We are looking to recruit apprentice groundworkers to join our teams in South Yorkshire and the East Midlands. The role also covers a vacancy in our South team, requiring the successful candidate to work away from home Monday‑Friday and occasionally on weekends. This comes with subsistence allowances, and ideally, the candidate should be based in West Wales (preferably Carmarthenshire).
The Role
You will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become a successful Groundworker Apprentice and complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship, which may include Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths if required. You will learn about the maintenance and repair of highways, roads and pavements.
Responsibilities
- Carry out all types of labouring/groundworks to the required specification, standard and timescale, as directed by an allocated Ganger/Foreman.
- Arrive on time and maintain good attendance.
- Follow workplace rules, safety regulations and company policies.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with personnel on site.
- Develop skills undertaking various trades such as kerbing, paving, drainage and associated groundworks.
- Maintain accurate logs of training hours, tasks completed, photos and skills acquired for a portfolio of college work.
- Learn how to safely work around stats and services when undertaking groundworks.
- Work effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, workmanship and punctuality.
- Attend college as required and succeed in passing the apprenticeship.
- Support all tasks on site as directed by the Site Manager and your Ganger.
- Maintain necessary health and safety regulations and adhere to method statements and risk assessments.
- Attend performance reviews and accept constructive feedback.
- Work on areas of improvement highlighted during assessments.
- Within a safe environment, learn how to operate plant and equipment as required.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence with own transport to get to and from site.
- Must be 18+.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Willingness to undertake training and development.
- Availability to travel and lodge away between Monday and Friday.
Desirable Criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in English (Grade 4).
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths (Grade 4).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer.
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