Ground Worker - Colchester, United Kingdom - TrAC

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What will the apprentice be doing on site: Working as part of a team, we have a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to involved in the Groundworks on site, whilst studying for a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship qualification.

Groundworkers are the first trade on to a construction and civil engineering site and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place.

They continue their work throughout the construction phase, working with all on-site construction trades, such as bricklayers and plant
operatives, up to and including the final completion activities of the project.

This Apprenticeship will include working alongside qualified staff and learning all aspects of Groundworkers including:

  • Adhering to Health & Safety
  • Setting out and preparing the subsurfaces ready for the structural work to begin
  • Interpreting plans and drawings
  • Site clearance
  • Unloading and storing building materials
  • Marking out and digging trenches
  • Installing drainage systems
  • Constructing roads and pathways
  • Assisting with road drainage and
attenuation works

  • Carrying out finished hard landscaping
  • Working with a banksman
  • General labouring
  • Keeping work area clean and tidy
  • Clearing up at the end of the day
Weekly Wage £260

Own transport would be preferable as sites are spread out and not on public transport
- so the apprentice will nee to be able to get to site or pick up point independently.

The apprentice will need:
CSCS card.
Successful completion of Drugs & Alcohol test.
They will need to have to be prepared to work outdoors in all weather.
Have a good head for heights.
Be happy to work outside in all weathers.

Desirable qualities:
The ability to work well as part of a team.

Qualifications Required:
Minimum Grade 3/D English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
CSCS Card
- assistance will be offered in obtaining this.
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