Groundworker Apprentice

Summary

Keble Heath Construction is a civils, groundworks and surfacing company. We offer a range of services including public highways maintenance, roads, car parks, estate management, groundworks and general civil engineering. We are currently looking for an apprentice Groundworker to slot into our growing workforce as we look to expand the business.

Annual wage

£13,520 a year

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Wage will differ depending on age and skills-based.

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday (Hours TBC)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 30 January

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Getting to know the types of materials and equipment we use
Labouring for the gang
Inductions on the various sites we work on
Manual handling training
Having a go at more complex tasks (installing a kerb, raking some surfacing)
Abrasive wheels training
Taking a more active role in the gang
Starting to know what your tasks will be without needing instruction
Using small plant more such as circular saws, plate compactors, drills, breakers etc.
Continuing to labour for the gang
Getting to know the various names and types of material we work with and what they are used for
CAT training
Plant training
H&S training

Where you’ll work

61 BRICK KILN LANE

CHESTERTON

NEWCASTLE

STAFFS

ST5 7AS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TELFORD 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

Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship standard
Mentor support
Block release held at Telford College
Assessor support via site visits

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 2/E)
Maths (grade 2/E)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Working outdoors on a Construction site in all weathers, Physical work and travelling to sites.

About this company

Keble Heath aims to deliver a friendly, professional service to our customers from initial enquiry right through to completed work. We believe that non-adversarial relationships with our customers promote quality, satisfaction and a better awareness of our client’s needs. Keble Health primarily operates across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire. We can work further afield if required.

https://www.kebleheath.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship will provide a great grounding for progression into various opportunities within the Company, including Quantity Surveying, Site Management, Project Management and much more
For the right candidates, the Company will commit to supporting future learning to enable your progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Chris Field

chris.field@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642452

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291087.

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Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 15 January at 11:59pm)

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