Groundworker Apprentice
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Company: O'BRIEN CONTRACTORS LTD
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Location: LEAMINGTON SPA, CV32 7JT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,720.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000052941
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Application Deadline Date: 23/10/2026
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Start Date: 29/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday– Friday. Between 7:30am– 5:00pm. (Exact shifts TBC). Note: The 45hr normal working week is subject to statutory limits for those under the age of 18.
Brief Description
A great opportunity to work for an established construction company with over 60 years' experience within the industry. You will work under the direction and guidance of an experienced supervisor, getting involved in a range of construction projects from start to finish.
Training to be Provided
- When applying for this role, you will be undertaking a Level 2 Groundworker Qualification
- This will be taught in two-week block release every two to three months at Construction College Midlands based in Kings Norton Birmingham
Future Prospects
- There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate
Vacancy Detail
Groundworkers are the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place. They continue their work throughout the construction phase, working with all on-site construction trades, such as bricklayers and plant operatives, up to and including the final completion activities of the project. Their work includes setting out and preparing the sub-surfaces ready for the structural work to begin, installing drainage systems, concreting, constructing roads and pathways and carrying out the finished hard landscaping. Groundworkers are able to transfer between heavy construction and civil engineering sites as well as house building, commercial building and general building sites. Groundworkers work for all types of construction companies from small subcontractors to large main contractors.
Duties will include:
- Installation, maintenance and removal of temporary safety barriers, including any signage and/ or lighting.
- Installation of foul and surface water drainage systems.
- Reinstating ground conditions in a range of materials to include grass, concrete and block.
- Lay and finish concrete slabs in accordance with working instructions.
- perate tools, equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
- Attend college on a day or block release basis, and undertake any additional training as requested.
- Take part in the apprentice review process.
- Follow health & safety policy and procedures, including the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, customers and managers.
- Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required and which are commensurate with the post-holder’s skills and experience.
Other Information
Due to the nature of the work and with our sites being located across the Midlands, you will need to hold a driving licence and be able to get yourself to work.