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Summary
Solum SW Ltd are delighted to be offering a Groundwork Apprenticeship, looking for 6 apprentices to join the groundworks team.
Annual wage
£28,080 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
45 hours per week on site.
7:30 am to 5pm.
2 x half an hour breaks (1paid).
20 days holiday plus x8 bank and public holidays.
45 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 01 September
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions available
6
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Main Duties:
General groundwork duties as required but not limited to:
- Laying drainage
- Kerb laying
- Concreting and laying tarmac
- Safe use of tools, plant and materials having due regards to your own safety
- Wearing PPE
- Maintaining the safety of others in accordance with the HASAWA
- Follow and adhere to company policy and procedures
- Promote and maintain an active approach to health and safety in respect of yourself, colleagues and customers.
Ability to take direction and carry out specific works required, under supervision, to the desired standard of their superiors. A buddy system will be in place to ensure that all basic tasks are understood and completed.
Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to work as a groundsworker. This is because of legal requirements and safety considerations, particularly regarding operating machinery and handling materials on highways.
Where you’ll work
UPPER BUCKOVER FARM
BUCKOVER
WOTTON UNDER EDGE
GL12 8DZ
Training
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 or training organisation
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
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Your training plan
Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Throughout the apprenticeship, the apprentice will be engaged in various activities to build their portfolio and enhance their skills in the workplace
- The apprentices will be required to attend SGS College, Horizon 38 Campus, Taurus Road, Filton. BS34 6FE.
- Practical workshops building on their skills learnt at college and at work, knowledge lessons and complete a portfolio of evidence
- They will also undertake some self-directed study to further their understanding
- Additionally, the apprentice will have regular progress reviews with their employer and Lecturer Assessor to ensure they are on track
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 3-9*)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Must be able to get to and from the place of work in a safe and timely manner, all sites within a 25 mile radius of Bristol. Having a CSCS card is required to go on site. Applicants must be over 18 to apply as this is a requirement from the employer.
About this company
We supply all the management, engineering, plant, labour and materials for our groundworks, utilising our internal team and strong ties to local suppliers. Every part of the groundworks process falls under our umbrella. We will be the first in, starting with the site preparation and then meeting key dates for drainage, foundations and floor slabbs, wrapping up the external works for clients in the commercial, education, leisure, health and blue light sector.
After this apprenticeship
Future Prospects available and not limited to Foward Tipping Dumper and Ride on Roller tickets.
Site Supervisor - if desired.