Apprentice Groundworker
MOORE INSPIRATION LTD
Towcester (NN12 8RA)
Closes in 14 days (Sunday 4 May 2025)
Posted on 17 April 2025
Contents
Summary
Are you ready to kickstart your career in construction as a Groundworker Apprentice? Join Moore Inspiration Ltd based in Milton Keynes and be part of an exciting journey from the ground up!
- Wage
-
£17,500 a year
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
-
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
-
Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
-
2 years
- Positions available
-
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
You'll work throughout the construction phase, working with all on-site trades, such as bricklayers and plant operatives, up to and including the final completion activities of the project.
What You'll Do:
- Set out and prepare areas for construction - Measuring, marking, cutting and installing geo membranes to stabilise soil
- Help with drainage systems - Basic principles of internal/external drainage and ducting systems
- Participate in concrete work - Gauging, mixing, placing, compacting and finishing mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
- Construct roads and pathways - Reinstating excavations and ground surface finishes including installing street ironworks
- Finish with hard landscaping tasks
Branded workwear will be provided.
Please note: Applicants must be able to get to and from our sites in and around Beds. Bucks and Northants. You'll be able to attend college one day a week in Milton Keynes, so ideally you'll be a driver.
Apply Early! We may close the ad early if we receive many applications.
Where you’ll work
Hillcrest, 22 Church Street
Towcester
NN12 8RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
- Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground
- Conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
- Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
- Select the required resources including tools and fixtures
- Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
- Use and maintain power tools and equipment (including;. compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
- Gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
- Select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor
- Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting
- Install and test basic drainage and ducting
- Measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations
- Transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
- Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
- Install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
- Locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments
- Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres)
- Form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases
- Prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery
Your training plan
- Learn safe work practices and use of PPE
- Understand environmental and health hazards
- Techniques to handle and move loads manually and with mechanical aids
- Principles and methods of working within confined space work
- Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms
- Establishing work area protection
- Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services
- Providing temporary works including excavation support
Groundworker Apprenticeship at Milton Keynes College, where you'll be studying one day a week!
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll enjoy:
- Expert mentors and trainers who will guide you every step of the way.
- Hands-on learning with real-world feedback to help you grow.
- Modern facilities equipped with the latest tech and resources, and so much more!
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
About this company
Moore Inspiration Ltd are an established specialist in conservatory and orangery installations, creating stunning spaces throughout the UK. Our team of skilled builders and designers work hand in hand with our clients to create bespoke conservatories and orangeries. We create beautiful designs which offer a fantastic blend of space, luxury, sustainability and affordability. We pride ourselves on taking the time to understand our customer’s needs and create the ideal space for them. Attention to detail is at the forefront of everything we do.
After this apprenticeship
A permanent full-time role will be offered on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316312.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Sunday 4 May 2025)
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.