Groundworker Apprentice

Introduction

As a Groundworker Apprentice, you'll help prepare construction sites and support infrastructure projects from start to finish. You'll assist with tasks such as ground preparation, drainage, foundations, and site set-up while working alongside experienced colleagues. This hands-on role will help you build practical construction skills.

About the Employer

Lanes Group is a nationwide leader in utility services, powered by a team of over 3,500 dedicated professionals. Our diverse subsidiaries enable us to deliver exceptional solutions across multiple sectors, driving a turnover of more than £500 million. Committed to excellence and innovation, we provide industry-leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us and become part of a dynamic, growing organisation that values diversity and champions professional development.  

What You'll Do

• Learn how to read utility plans and drawings
• Get hands-on helping with drainage, concreting and laying paths or surfaces
• Support installing underground services like pipes and ducting
• Learn how to build the foundations that everything else is built on
• Help dig trenches for foundations and utilities
• Support finding underground services safely
• Assist with putting ground and surfaces back to normal after work is completed
• Learn how to safely use tools, equipment and basic machinery
• Help move and organise materials around site
• Support guiding vehicles or machinery safely when needed
• Follow site safety rules at all times, including wearing PPE
• Work safely around machinery, excavations and other hazards
• Help keep the site clean, tidy and safe for everyone
• Work closely with your team, supervisors and other trades
• Ask questions, learn from others and build your confidence on site
• Communicate clearly to support smooth day-to-day work
• Help complete work on time and to the right standard
• Report any issues or problems to your supervisor
• Take pride in your work and the finished result
• Learn on the job and build practical skills every day
• Complete your apprenticeship training and assignments
• Take part in regular check-ins with your manager and training provider
• Follow company rules, processes and expectations at all times

Training Outcome

• Supervisor
• Site Management 
• Engineering

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Groundworker (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: PRESTON COLLEGE