Apprentice Groundworker
Apprentice Groundworker
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Job Description
Apprentice Groundworker
The Role:
Work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place and to continue work throughout the construction phase working with all onsite construction trades such as bricklayers and plant operatives up to and including the final completion activities of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work safely and securely in compliance with company guidance and policies adhering to safety and welfare legislation.
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers.
- Access interpret and use drawings and specifications.
- Move handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation and guidance.
- Use and maintain power tools and 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 and test basic drainage and ducting.
- Measure mark cut and install geomembranes to stabilise soil for reinstatement and excavations.
- Set out and lay flags paviours and edging to paths driveways and other areas.
- Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres).
Key Relationships:
- Project Team
Person Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:
Essential
- Individuals without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
- For those with an education health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship English and maths minimum requirement is Entry level 3 and British Sign Language qualifications are an alternative to English qualifications for who this is their primary.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to develop relationships with line managers and clients.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
Employment Type
Trainee
