Groundworker Apprentice – AWE

Company: BAM UK & Ireland
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Position

Groundworker Apprentice – Location: AWE Projects, Reading. Contract: Full time/permanent. Start date: September 2026.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Preparing and levelling construction sites.
  • Laying foundations, drainage systems, and concrete.
  • Operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
  • Following health and 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 5 or above desirable; opportunity to improve during apprenticeship.
  • Must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level.

Additional requirements

  • Valid driving licence desirable, or willingness to obtain one during apprenticeship.
  • Willingness to relocate for projects; living away allowance and travel expenses paid.

Who are we looking for?

  • Eager to learn and develop new skills.
  • Enjoy practical, hands‑on work in an outdoor environment.
  • Have good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work.
  • Willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary.
  • Living away allowance where appropriate.
  • Benefits package including online shopping discount platform.
  • Volunteering days.
  • Wellbeing days.
  • Generous holiday allowance with additional holiday purchase scheme.
  • Annual salary review.
  • EAP (Employee assistance programme).
  • Mental Health & wellbeing programme.

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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Posted: June 2nd, 2026