- the principles of health, safety, welfare and environmentally responsible work practices and how they must be applied in relation to the work, self and to others including understanding the principles of risk assessments
- the techniques to handle and move loads manually and with mechanical aids including guiding the movement of articulated vehicles, plant and machinery using hand signals, hand signalling equipment and verbal/electronic communication equipment and storing resources safely and securely
- why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used when undertaking groundworks (. personal protective equipment (PPE))
- the principles and methods of working within confined space work
- establishing work area protection
- locating and excavating to expose buried utility services
- providing temporary works including excavation support
- the basic principles of internal/external drainage and ducting systems
- measuring, marking, cutting and installing geo membranes to stabilise soil
- gauging, mixing, placing, compacting and finishing concrete
- reinstating excavations and ground surface finishes A Groundworker can:
- 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
- install and test basic drainage and ducting
- set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
- locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments.
- 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.
- A committed and structured learning programme, with regular assessments.
- Academic day release for attendance at local technical college for relevant formal qualification.
- A mentor dedicated to you to support and guide your development.
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects where you can make a real difference to the world we live in.
- Continuous improvement and professional development.
- Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.
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Apprentice Groundworker
3 hours ago
MWH Treatment Derby, United Kingdom Graduate or ApprenticeshipWe are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with an Apprentice Groundworker based in Walsall. · You will report directly to the Site Manager and work as part of the construction site team on client premises in a construction site type environment. The role will be focused on ...
Apprentice Groundworker - Derby, United Kingdom - MWH Treatment
Description
We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with an Apprentice Groundworker based in Mansfield
You will report directly to the Site Manager and work as part of the construction site team on client premises in a construction site type environment. The role will be focused on Civil Engineering activity on Water and Waste Water Treatment plants, undertaking groundwork activities and assisting the plant operators and site supervisors in the delivery of the construction plans.
We are looking to attract the leaders of our future. To continue with our growth plans for 2024 and beyond we are searching for a potential Apprentice Groundworker to join our apprenticeship scheme. We have an opportunity working alongside multi-discipline engineering site teams at a multitude of client sites throughout the Severn Trent region. Groundworkers have the knowledge and understanding of:We know our continuing success and development depends on yours, so we go all the way when it comes to giving you the support you need to be the very best. In return you can expect the following;