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Formwork Apprenticeship
KILNBRIDGE STRUCTURES LTD
Location: London (NW10 6DZ)
Closing date: Monday 30 November 2026
Posted on: 7 October 2026
Summary
Start your career with Kilnbridge as a Formwork Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience working on major construction projects, earn while you learn, and develop industry-recognised skills alongside experienced professionals. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, Kilnbridge can help you build the foundations for your future.
Wage: £16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
Training course: Formworker (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, with two half hour breaks. There may be some Saturday shifts, available from 7:30am to 1:00pm. 40 hours a week
Start date: Monday 7 December 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a Formwork Apprentice, you will support site teams with a range of groundwork activities, including:
- Assist in make formwork and falsework 'casts' or moulds to form concrete items like foundations, staircases, beams, columns and walls
- Assist in read and interpret site drawings, instructions and plans
- Measure, shape and cut materials like wood and metal
- Build wooden structures using power and hand tools
- Assemble pre-made metal frames, scaffolding and platforms
- Assist in quality checking casts to make sure shape and measurements are correct
- Work with other site workers to pour concrete once set, take formwork apart to be reused
- Move, handle and store materials safely
- Perform site clean-up
Where you'll work
Old Oak Common Depot
Old Oak Common Lane
London NW10 6DZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
Training course
Formworker (level 2)
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What you'll learn
- Communicate in a clear and appropriate manner (verbal, written, body language). Adjusts communication to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
- Apply general workplace health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking construction formworking/falseworking activities.
- Practice safe working techniques for moving, lifting and handling traditional and proprietary formwork system; which will include working at heights and using access equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of planning and able to undertake different methods of construction used to build structures productively.
- Competent to read, interpret and apply information from drawings, specifications and construction information.
- Takes ownership of allocated projects and effectively manages own time.
- Use a range of methods used to communicate workplace requirements effectively and demonstrate how key personnel should communicate effectively within a team.
- Form and assemble horizontal and vertical formwork as per design drawings and repair, erect and strike formworking.
- Erect, Strike formwork/ falsework and its components for a range of applications including wall, slabs/bases, columns, beams and precast units to support concrete.
- Competent to safely use, store and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.
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Training schedule
You will work towards a:
Level 2 Formwork Apprenticeship Standard
Training will be delivered through a combination of on-site learning and attendance one week a month at Kilnbridge's chosen apprenticeship provider.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- CSCS Card in: Labour (grade Green)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Other things to consider:
- This is a physically demanding role.
- Work is primarily carried out outdoors on construction sites.
- Travel to different project locations may be required.
- Applicant must be committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
- You need to have a CSCS card to apply for this apprenticeship.
About this employer
Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, known for delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic construction and infrastructure projects taking shape in the UK.
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We combine technical excellence with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, ensuring every project responds not only to immediate needs, but to future demands.
Kilnbridge comprises four distinct operational business, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that our clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address our clients’ needs across the entire lifecycle of a structure.
Our expertise encompasses all materials and spans reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, and complex structural alterations. In short, we design, build, adapt, repair and protect our clients’ structures.
https://www.kilnbridge.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Kilnbridge offer the following for a successful applicant:
- 20 days annual leave a year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount service
- Free financial advice with a professional
- Mental health and well-being support
- Employee Owned Trust yearly bonus
- Work social events
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will undergo further development opportunities, including plant operations, specialist groundwork activities and supervisory qualifications.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057911.
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Closing on Monday 30 November 2026
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