Groundworker Apprenticeship

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Groundworker Apprentice to join our Market Homes division which is based in Lincoln. Reporting into the Site Managers you will receive full training support and guidance in all areas of Groundworks. Your role will include preparing sites for building work laying foundations installing drainage and creating hard landscaping. You will working with our own trades and also sub contractors.

The 3 sites you will be working between are Waddington Birchwood and Scothern so having a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Key Responsibilities you will be in training for:

Setting out and preparing sub-surfaces digging trenches and clearing the site of topsoil and debris.

Installing drainage and ducting systems mixing and pouring concrete for foundations slabs and other structures.

Laying paving kerbs and other features for paths driveways and other areas.

Installing ironwork locating and exposing buried utilities and providing temporary works support.

Working safely and securely in compliance with health safety and welfare legislation including procedures for contaminated ground.

Selecting using and maintaining tools and equipment including power tools and setting-out equipment.

Working effectively with supervisors engineers and other tradespeople following instructions and contributing to a safe and productive environment.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Health and Safety: Understanding and applying health safety and welfare principles and practices.
  
• Technical Skills: Interpreting drawings and specifications using hand and power tools mixing concrete and setting out.
  
• Communication: Effectively communicating verbally in writing and through other means.
  
• Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving issues that arise during the construction process.
  
• Teamwork: Working effectively with others and taking responsibility for ones own work.
  
• Time Management: Completing tasks efficiently and to schedule.
  

Training and Progression:

• This Apprenticeship will last for 3 years. Due to the nature of the role you will be staying away at a College in Norfolk on a 4 week block basis.
  
• You will develop knowledge skills and behaviours in areas like safe working systems setting out construction methods and concreting.