Groundworker Apprentice – EKFB

Location and Contract

Location: Various projects across Northern – some travel and living away expected. Contract type: Full time/permanent.

About the Role

Join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice and build the foundations for a successful career in construction. A full‑time earn‑and‑learn position where you will be involved in delivering multi‑million projects and leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and levelling construction sites
• Laying foundations, drainage systems and concrete
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment
• Following health & safety protocols on site
• Working as part of a team to complete a variety of groundwork tasks

What You’ll Need – Academic Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English grade 3 or above (desirable but you will have the opportunity to build on your academic achievements during the apprenticeship)
• Must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level

Additional Requirements

• Driving licence desirable or ability to learn and have access to a vehicle during the apprenticeship
• May need to move away to work on a project; living away allowance available

Who We Are Looking For

• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Enjoy practical, hands‑on work in an outdoor environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, hardworking and take pride in their work
• Valid driving licence desirable or willing to obtain one during the apprenticeship
• Willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel (living away allowance and travel expenses paid)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and living away allowance
• Benefits package including online shopping discount platform, volunteering days and wellbeing days
• Generous holiday allowance with additional holiday purchase scheme
• Annual salary review
• Employee assistance programme and mental health & wellbeing programme
• Living away allowance where appropriate

Equality of Opportunity

BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family‑friendly policies that support work‑life balance.

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