Apprentice Groundworker
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Company: J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED
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Location: Sandford on Thames, OX4 4GP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,272.30 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000048285
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Application Deadline Date: 26/08/2026
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Start Date: 06/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. Typical site hours: 7.30am - 5.00pm (These may vary).
Brief Description
Build your future with one of the UK's leading civil engineering companies. Gain hands-on experience, recognised qualifications and build a long-term career as a Groundworker Apprentice with JN Bentley.
Training to be Provided
You'll work towards the Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard, combining hands-on site experience with day-release training at Milton Keynes College. You'll be supported by experienced mentors while gaining industry-recognised qualifications, including CSCS, Health & Safety, Working at Height, National Water Hygiene and Plant Skills Training.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll develop practical skills in excavation, drainage, concreting, reinstatement, operating construction tools and equipment, interpreting site plans, and working safely and professionally on live construction projects.
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position with JN Bentley, with progression opportunities including General Operative, Skilled Groundworker, Gang Lead and Site Supervisor. We are committed to developing our people and supporting long-term career growth.
Vacancy Detail
About the Role JN Bentley is looking for motivated, hard-working individuals from Oxford and the surrounding areas to join our team as an Apprentice Groundworker. Working alongside experienced Groundworkers on major water industry projects, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a leading civil engineering company.
You will be assigned an experienced mentor and become part of an established groundworks gang, working on live construction sites while attending college to develop your technical knowledge and skills.
Key duties will include:
- Following all health and safety procedures and site rules
- Assisting with site preparation and construction activities
- Carrying out general labouring duties
- Learning excavation and reinstatement techniques
- Assisting with drainage and ducting installation
- Helping to lay, level and finish concrete for foundations and floors
- Supporting pipe-laying and deep drainage operations
- Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
- Learning how to use construction tools and equipment correctly
- Working as part of a team to deliver projects safely and efficiently
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on work and are keen to learn. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, reliability, good communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability and the willingness to work as part of a team.
Things to Consider:
- A full driving licence is essential
- You must be able to travel to sites within approximately 30 miles of Milton Keynes
- You will need to attend day-release training at Milton Keynes College Groundworks Training Centre, Bleak Hall
This role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Construction work can be physically demanding and requires a commitment to safe working practices Interested? Apply today! This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Other Information
Salary & Benefits Starting at £9.01 per hour, increasing to £9.57 per hour after 6 months, with further increases in line with age-related National Living Wage rates after 12 months.
Plus enjoy: Overtime opportunities, (18+) Travel payments, Holiday pay, Pension scheme, Excellent employee benefits package, Earn a competitive salary while gaining valuable skills, qualifications and experience with JN Bentley.