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Groundworker Apprentice based in Hatfield
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No experience is needed, just a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll work alongside experienced groundworkers, learning hands-on skills such as:
- Digging foundations and preparing sites
- Installing drainage and pipe systems
- Pouring and finishing concrete
- Laying paving, kerbs, and pathways
- Using tools and equipment safely
- Keeping sites clean, safe, and organised
Every day is different, you’ll be part of real construction projects from day one.
What we’re looking for:
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliable and good timekeeping
- Team player who enjoys practical work
Must hold a valid driving licence or be able to reliably travel to site independently.
Happy working outdoors in all-weather conditions.
Where you'll work
26 Station Road
Welham Green, North Mymms
Hatfield
AL9 7PG
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents
- Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground
- Conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
- Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
- Select the required resources including tools and fixtures
- Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
- Use and maintain power tools and equipment (including; compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
- Gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
- Select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor
- Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting
- Install and test basic drainage and ducting
- Measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations
- Transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
- Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
- Install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
- Locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments
- Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres)
- Form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases
- Prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery
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You'll be studying one day a week at Milton Keynes College. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll enjoy expert mentors and trainers who will guide you every step of the way. Hands-on learning with real-world feedback to help you grow.
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Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements:
- CSCS Card (or willing to work towards getting one)
- Must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and have the right to work
- Most of your work will be outdoors
- Travel expenses are covered
- You’ll need to be able to travel to Milton Keynes and different site locations
- Early starts and physical, hands-on work are part of the job
Euro-City Group Ltd is a growing groundworks company delivering projects across the South East. They pride themselves on being: Professional, Friendly, Reliable, Environmentally responsible.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship is a great starting point for a long-term career in construction.
It can lead to:
- A full-time job once you complete your apprenticeship
- Progression into a skilled groundworker role
- Opportunities to specialise or move into site supervision in the future
Groundworking is the starting point for every construction project, meaning there’s strong job security, great earning potential, and the chance to build a hands-on career where you can see the results of your work every day.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Sonia Harris
Apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
01908 637056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043654.
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