Apprentice Groundworker
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Company: C.R. CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
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Location: Rotherham, S60 1EG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000033835
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Application Deadline Date: 28/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: The work week may vary depending on the site location. Normal working hours on-site are 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7:00am to 3:00pm on Fridays. However, evening and weekend work may be available and will be discussed at the interview.
Brief Description
CR Civil Engineering Ltd is offering an exciting groundworker apprenticeship where you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn key skills like kerbing, paving, and drainage, and train to safely operate equipment on sites. With full support, college learning, and regular feedback, it’s a solid path to a recognised qualification and a rewarding career.
Training to be Provided
You will achieve the Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard by attending CP Assessments Training Centre in Denaby Main, Doncaster to undertake 7 block-release training sessions (4 days), every 10 - 12 weeks.
The successful candidate will work towards achieving Functional Skills Level 2 in both maths and English if they have not achieved this prior or have an equivalent.
Apprentices will also get an Apprentice CSCS card which can be upgraded on completion of the apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to start their career with a highly reputable and well-established company.
Progression within the organisation with more responsibility is expected on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
In time, you may wish to undertake further qualifications such as Occupational Work Supervision which can be studied at Level 3. With experience you could progress to Site Supervisor, Estimator, or Construction Manager.
Vacancy Detail
Groundworkers are employed on construction sites that involve ground preparation such as, foundations or footing for new buildings. Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- Ground working - marking out and digging shallow trenches for foundations and drains
- Form working - putting up or dismantling the shuttering that holds setting concrete in place
- Installing drainage and manholes
- Concreting
- Minor road working - laying kerbs, paving and re-surfacing
- Using hand tools and small plant machinery
Other Information
This is a manual role that will require a good level of physical fitness. You will be working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and dependant on your location and the location of site you could be required to work away from home Monday - Friday.