Groundwork Apprentice - Birmingham, United Kingdom - VGC Group

VGC Group

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Join the UKs largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen.

Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.

You will work towards a Level 2 Groundworker apprenticeship over 18 months, and will be given the chance to work towards other qualifications at the end of the apprenticeship.

What you'll be doing:

Carry out tasks assigned in a safe & professional manner which may include, but not limited to Highway Operations (Highway repairs, Minor Civil Engineering works, Jetting of drainage systems, Installation & maintenance of Traffic Management), Street CleansingOperations (Litter Bin collection, Litter picking, Fly Tip removal, Other cleansing services), Grounds Maintenance Operations (Grass cutting/strimming, Hedge cutting, Shrub pruning, Border work, Weed control, Grave digging with/without a digger & General landscaping)and other related tasks required by the contract.
Ensure allocated tasks are performed and carried out to the required standards.
Support the contract in other activities such as On Call, Winter Service Operation, and emergency incidents
Carry out point of work risk assessments for all tasks
Ensure that all Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to and the Golden Rules are followed all times
Ensure that all other complaints and incidents are passed to the Public Realm Supervisor.
Report any deficiencies in plant, equipment or damaged infrastructure
Embrace and support a culture of continuous improvement, through effective communication involving open discussions, feedback and exchange of new ideas and best practice.
Ensure all required paperwork is regularly submitted to the Public Realm Supervisor for input to the monitoring and reporting system.

Who we're looking for:

Hold a full UK drivers licence at the time of joining
Eligibility to live and work in the UK at the time of joining
Manual Handling competency
Competency on Small handheld plant
Ability to work as part of a team and/or individually
Ability to work outside of normal working hours / be on paid standby
Ideally a qualification in brush cutter (strimmer), pedestrian mower, ride on mower, hedge cutter and PA

Why work for us Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you'll gain from developing your career with one of the worlds foremost infrastructure giants, you'll also enjoy:

Accredited Apprenticeship Programme with Balfour Beatty
Part of a structured development programme
Support from line manager
A competitive salary
An opportunity to grow your career.
At the end of your programme you will receive your qualification in your chosen apprenticeship programme