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A Great Opportunity to Learn and Grow with an Established Groundworks Company
Become a valued member of the Wodehouse team and fortify your future within the industry - Acquiring skills, hands on experience and respect on site.
Wodehouse are offering apprentices the opportunity to learn from the best and want to create the perfect environment for motivated Groundworker apprentices to start off on the right path. With endless opportunities for growth we believe in encouraging all of our employees to better themselves and that’s exactly what is on offer here. 30 Years of resilience and delivery has enabled us to form an amazing team, covering all aspects of the construction industry - making sure each one of our members is in the right place for them to perform to the best of their ability whilst learning something new in the process.
As part of our Groundworks team your role will consist of:
- Assisting experienced groundworkers with day to day site activities
- Learning how to carry out a wide range of groundwork tasks, whilst using the right methods and complying with health and safety standards
- Set up and prepare sites prior to works commencing
- Organising, moving and loading out of materials whilst keeping sites / work areas tidy
- Gaining knowledge and acquiring hands on experience with drainage, foundations, kerbing, paving, concreting, excavation support, and general below ground construction works
- Learning how to use and handle tools, equipment, materials and site machinery safely
- Following site health and safety rules and regulations at all times
- Learning how to work as a team in order to carry out works safely and efficiently in order to delivery high quality projects within the given timeframe
- Building valuable skills, confidence, respect and experience on site in order to progress your career and grow as an individual
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What You Will Gain from This:
- A safe and motivating space to learn, grow and complete your apprentice whilst gaining hands on experience in the groundworks industry
- Countless opportunities during and following on from the completion of your apprenticeship including certifications, promotions and specialist roles
- A team that you can rely on and become a valued member of
- An excellent opportunity to grow with a company that will never let you down and promises to bring the best out of you
This role is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to start their career in groundworks and construction, learn from experienced tradespeople, and grow with a company that values its employees and continues to move forward.
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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An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. College attendance will be in 2 week blocks every 3 months.
Desirable Qualifications:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
The opportunity to gain full-time permanent employment and to progress within the organisation.
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