About
Employer description
MDS Civil Engineering Ltd. From Inception to Conclusion. Specialists in Groundwork and Civil Engineering, Housing, Commercial and Infrastructure, we get involved from viabilities, land purchase, design and construction. Utilising the latest cut and fill programmes and digitised taking off systems produces a comprehensive bill of quantities from a fully computerised estimating package. Advice is given at an early stage to minimise construction costs and produce the best end result.
Main description
To learn all aspects of groundworks whilst working onsite with experienced operatives including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, curb laying, construction of driveways, as a brief outline of what you may be doing.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As part of this role you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute.
Groundworks Apprentice:
To learn all aspects of groundworks whilst working onsite with experienced operatives including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, curb laying, construction of driveways as a brief outline of what you may be doing.
Groundworkers prepare a construction site for the shallow foundation of a new home/building.
Main duties include:
Removing sewage, redirecting waterways by flow or pumping, concreting the proposed site and laying both curbs and flagstones.
To work on site learning and assisting experienced groundworkers.
Duties will vary depending on what works are being carried out on site.
Day to day contact is Nicky Collins.
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
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Your training plan
As part of this role, you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute.
College attendance for this course will be 1 day per week at the Colchester Campus.
Entry requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Hardworking
- Listening Skills
- Willing to Learn
Things to consider
The role is working outside and will involve working in all weathers
Future prospects
We always try to promote from within wherever possible, so, for a hardworking individual who works to a high standard, there may be future opportunities to progress within the company once the apprenticeship is completed.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 16/05/2025
Salary
£16,640 a year
Location
This job is located in Halstead, Essex
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
