Groundworker apprenticeship
Haystoun Construction LTD · Birmingham · posted 5 June 2026
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Groundworkers are the first contractors to begin work on a construction site. They work closely with all construction trades, such as bricklayers, and plant operatives, to prepare the site ready for building works to begin.
You will receive a site safety briefing and a schedule of work for the day and be expected to work as part of a team to complete tasks set for that project.
You will undertake a variety of tasks such as:
- Foundations, hard landscaping and earth works
- Concreting
- Traditional drainage and pipe laying
- Benching, channelling manholes and gullies
- Road works, laying kerbs, paving
- Surfacing and tarmac laying
- Utility ducting and laying
- Use of plant/machinery
- Steel fixing and piling
In order to work on site you will be required to sit a Health and Safety Operative test to gain your CSCS card. This will be organised by M. Lambe.
Your training
- You will be trained on site by our staff and also attend up to 10 weeks of training at Salutem in Aston, B6 5RS to gain a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship standard
Where it leads
After successful completion of the apprenticeship we would hope to employ you within our business as a groundworker with the potential to progress to team leader, site supervisor and beyond.
You could also specialise to become a machine excavator operator or continue with your education to become an engineer.
About Haystoun Construction LTD
For over 40 years, Haystoun Construction have delivered civil engineering and landscaping works for local authorities, tier-1 contractors, developers, and private clients across the West Midlands.
From an original focus on structural maintenance and concrete repairs, we have developed our operational, technical and professional offering to encompass flood risk and watercourse management, highway drainage, and hard and soft landscaping disciplines.
Things to consider
The apprenticeship will be based outdoors and will require you to be physically fit. You must be able to get to site for 7:30am every morning. We are looking for individuals with an excellent work ethic, motivated and willing to learn, flexibility and resilience with a positive attitude.
Due to the nature of the job we are only looking for individuals that are 18 or over and hold a valid uk driving lincense.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- Catherine Street Aston, Birmingham, B6 5RS
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