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Apprentice Groundworker

Mds Civil Engineering Limited · Halstead · posted 24 July 2026

Wage
£18,720 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Groundworker (level 2)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
8 August 2026
Positions
2

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As part of this role, you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute.

Groundworks Apprentice:

  • To learn all aspects of groundwork whilst working on-site with experienced operatives, including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, kerb laying, construction of driveways as a brief outline of what you may be doing
  • Groundworkers prepare a construction site for the shallow foundation of a new home/building

Main duties include:

  • Removing sewage, redirecting waterways by flow or pumping, concreting the proposed site and laying both kerbs and flagstones
  • To work on-site learning and assisting experienced groundworkers
  • Duties will vary depending on what work is being carried out on site
  • Day-to-day contact is Nicky Collins

Your training

  • As part of this role, you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute
  • College attendance for this course will be 1 day per week at the Colchester Campus

Where it leads

We always try to promote from within wherever possible, so, for a hardworking individual who works to a high standard, there may be future opportunities to progress within the company once the apprenticeship is completed.

About Mds Civil Engineering Limited

MDS Civil Engineering Ltd. From Inception to Conclusion. Specialists in Groundwork and Civil Engineering, Housing, Commercial and Infrastructure, we get involved from viabilities, land purchase, design and construction. Utilising the latest cut and fill programmes and digitised taking off systems produces a comprehensive bill of quantities from a fully computerised estimating package. Advice is given at an early stage to minimise construction costs and produce the best end result.

Things to consider

The role is working outside and will involve working in all weathers.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingPhysical fitnessHardworkingListening SkillsWilling to Learn

Where you'll work

  • 19 Fourth Avenue, Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, CO9 2SY

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