Groundworks Apprenticeship - Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

Job Description

• Prepare the site by unloading and storing building materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Clear the construction site of debris, vegetation, and other obstacles.
• Excavate and level the ground to the required depth and dimensions.
• Mark out areas for foundations and ensure they are accurately measured and set up.
• Dig trenches for foundations and ensure they are at the correct depth and alignment.
• Lay foundations often involving concrete and steel reinforcements.
• Install drainage systems, including pipes and sewers, ensuring proper gradients for efficient water flow.
• Create appropriate falls and cambers to facilitate surface water drainage.
• Perform form working – putting up or dismantling the shuttering that holds the concrete in place. Mix, layer, and smooth concrete for foundations, floors, and beams.
• Steel fix – bend and fix the bars used to reinforce concrete structures.
• Steel pile – fix steel sheets together to form temporary retaining walls for excavation work.
• Collaborate effectively with other construction professionals, including architects, engineers, and fellow groundworkers.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Implement safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries on the construction site.

Person Specification

• Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to quickly prioritize tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences.
• Ability to visit different sites and training days.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols.

Qualifications required/desirable

• Minimum requirements: English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 / D or above, or Functional Skills at Entry 3 or above.
• Desired requirements: Passion and commitment to become fully qualified in Groundworks. Technical certificates in construction or multi-skills, previous related work experience, and CSCS are advantageous but not essential.

Key Training/College Information

The apprenticeship duration is 18 months. K10 will enrol you to the Level 2 Groundworker course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

Eligibility

• To start this apprenticeship, you must live in one of the following regions: Hillingdon, Hounslow, Ealing, Spelthorne, Windsor & Maidenhead, South Buckinghamshire, Elmbridge, Slough, Runnymede.
• You must be 18+ due to site H&S rules.
• You must have lived in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status.
• You must not be enrolled on any other courses.

About the role

The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is one of the UK’s most exciting apprenticeship programs. It provides career-changing opportunities for residents close to the airport.

Schedule

Typical working week: 40 hours per week with a typical start time between 07:00 & 08:00, including 8 hours at college.

Benefits

Regular manual handling of loads up to 25kg, working outdoors, and working on uneven terrain.

Pay

N/A

Skills

No specific skills mentioned, but a strong foundation in groundworks is required.

Benefits

No specific benefits mentioned, but includes regular training and the opportunity to gain qualifications through an accredited training provider.

Contact

We are UK's largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential. Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organizations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programs specifically designed to upskill the future of construction. We are committed to protecting your personal data. Any information you provide as part of the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.