Apprentice Groundworker
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Company: MDS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
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Location: Halstead, CO9 2SY
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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-2000009510
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 6
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Working Week: Monday to Friday shifts to be confirmed from 7:30am - 5:00pm and 7:30am - 1:00pm on Saturday if work is available. Hours over 40 per week will only be available to those 18+. Your breaks will be 10:00am - 10:20am and 1:00pm - 1:30pm.
Brief Description
To learn all aspects of groundworks whilst working onsite with experienced operatives, including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, kerb laying, construction of driveways, as a brief outline of what you may be doing.
Training to be Provided
- As part of this role, you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute
- College attendance for this course will be 1 day per week at the Colchester Campus
Future Prospects
We always try to promote from within wherever possible, so, for a hardworking individual who works to a high standard, there may be future opportunities to progress within the company once the apprenticeship is completed.
Vacancy Detail
As part of this role, you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute.
Groundworks Apprentice:
- To learn all aspects of groundwork whilst working onsite with experienced operatives, including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, kerb laying, construction of driveways as a brief outline of what you may be doing
- Groundworkers prepare a construction site for the shallow foundation of a new home/building
Main duties include:
- Removing sewage, redirecting waterways by flow or pumping, concreting the proposed site and laying both kerbs and flagstones
- To work on-site learning and assisting experienced groundworkers
- Duties will vary depending on what works are being carried out on site
- Day-to-day contact is Nicky Collins
Other Information
The role is working outside and will involve working in all weathers.