Groundworker Apprentice
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Company: GEORGE COX & SONS LTD
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Location: BOLTON, BL4 7QF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,718.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000017093
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00 (inclusive of unpaid breaks). Friday, 07:30 - 15:00 (inclusive of unpaid breaks).
Brief Description
Apprentices will be provided with the opportunity to combine their college training with enrolment on our internal skills training programme which gives practical training and experience in the key skills required to become a successful groundworker. On completion their is an opportunity to join the Company as a permanent employee.
Training to be Provided
- We are working with a number of colleges across the north-west of England to secure places on apprentice approved training programmes
- Apprentices will attend college on day release or block release at either Salford College, Stockport College, Hopwood Hall College or Preston College to acheive an NVQ Level 2 Groundworker qualification
- The apprentice will also be enrolled on our own internal skill training programme which will provide the apprentice with evidence of practical skills which they have learnt in the workplace and will be invaluable to employers
Future Prospects
- Strong candidates will be given the opportunity to become permanent employees
Vacancy Detail
Apprentices will join our existing team of operational staff based on construction sites contributing to the construction of projects.
Tasks will include:
- Assisting lead tradesmen
- Paving works
- Kerbing
- Laying Tarmac
- Drainage works
- Keeping the site clean and tidy
- All other aspects of road construction and general civil engineering works
Other Information
- Physical work sometimes in inclement weather
- Requirement to wear PPE at all times