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Groundworks Apprentice

R M Contractors LTD · Nationwide · posted 10 June 2026

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

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Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Learning from experienced groundworkers and site managers, acquiring skills necessary for preparing sub-surfaces for structural work to being on-site
  • Ensuring Health & Safety guidelines are always upheld
  • Installing drainage systems
  • Digging, shovelling and slabbing
  • Levelling stone and raking tarmac
  • Mixing of cement and concrete
  • Executing final touches on hard landscaping projects

Your training

Training will take place at Milton Keynes College, MK6 1NJ and on a construction site around either Oxfordshire, Leicestershire or West Midlands. Apprentices must have a full UK driving license or alternative, reliable means of travelling to college and site. 

Where it leads

  • Exposure to a construction environment, potentially leading to a long-term career path
  • Career development opportunities within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

About R M Contractors LTD

RM Contractors have been delivering quality residential groundworks and civil engineering services for over 30 years. With regional offices in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Leicestershire we're well positioned to serve the UK's leading house builders. Our experienced team and extensive fleet of machinery enable us to respond effectively to client needs while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration and safety. Our ethos centres on building long-term relationships with clients and delivering projects to a high standard.

We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in our four core values. These values guide how we engage with our customers and collaborate with one another, shaping our daily actions and decisions. Together, they drive our organisation forward.

 

Family & Community

As a family business, we are committed to wellbeing and keeping each other safe, healthy, and supported.
We celebrate our people, encouraging an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
We stay deeply connected to our community roots, giving back through local projects and initiatives to create a positive impact.
 

Dedicated Service

Committed to understanding client needs, delivering tailored solutions, and fostering trust through reliability and care.
 

Workmanship

We strive to take pride in our work by focusing on attention to detail and taking full accountability for every outcome. Safety and quality remain central to everything we do.
Through a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with our values, we strive to apply best practice techniques and uphold quality standards.
 

Innovation & Sustainability

We challenge ourselves to improve, embracing new ideas, products, and processes.
By prioritising longevity, we continuously assess the impact of our operations to create lasting structures and sustainable growth.
Our goal is to support clients in achieving energy-efficient and sustainable building solutions through eco-friendly practices.

Things to consider

  • Hold GCSEs in maths & English at Level 2 or above
  • Be dedicated to undertaking the Level 2 Groundworks Apprentice Standard - minimum 18-months
  • Be available to start work from 21st September 2026
  • Can commute to Milton Keynes College, MK6
  • Have a full UK driving license or alternative reliable means of travelling to college and site

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitness

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