Apprentice Groundworker
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Company: M. ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
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Location: Essex, CM2 5PW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,680.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000013200
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Application Deadline Date: 01/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 10
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 07:30am or 08:30 start. 8-hour shifts. With a morning break and lunch break each day dictated by site.
Brief Description
Looking to start a rewarding career in construction? Join us as an Apprentice Groundworker and gain practical experience while learning from industry experts. You'll work on real projects, building essential skills while preparing construction sites safely and efficiently. We offer a safe, supportive environment where your growth comes first.
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. This will include Functional Skills in English and maths if required
- College attendance for this course will be 1 day per week at the Colchester Campus
Future Prospects
Possibility of full-time employment with MACL with possible career progression available to site supervisor and site manager.
Vacancy Detail
Day to day role responsibilities:
- Comply with company policies, site rules, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, COSHH assessment and other relevant health and safety assessments provided
- Attend external training in line with current trade/industry criteria
- The apprentice will be expected to assist with; installation foul and storm water drains, domestic drainage, non-specialist concrete and preformed pavement slabs, edgings and kerb installation. As well as manual handling techniques, confined space, general site work and service ductwork
- Road and footpath construction, external works, footing construction and other civil engineering activities as directed by their mentor, supervisor and/or site manager
- Complete all necessary paper-based work, candidate portfolio, to provide evidence of skills/knowledge on completion of their apprenticeship and throughout the duration of their apprenticeship
Other Information
Successful apprentices will be expected to make their own way to and from site. Reasonable assistance will be provided. Apprentices will be site based at one of our sites located throughout Essex.