Groundworker Apprenticeship in Poole at Suttle Projects

Salary£19,968 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationPoole
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes30 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts1 Dec 2026
Hours48 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months
Positions2

Job description

Summary

Join an established civil engineering as a Groundworker Apprentice. Gain hands on experience in ground preparation, drainage, concrete works, kerbing, and much more while working towards a recognised qualification. The role involves outdoor work, travel, and regular stays away, with full training, PPE and workwear provided.

What you will do at work

The apprentice will work alongside experienced groundworkers and site teams, assisting with ground preparation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, and general civil engineering works. The week will combine practical site experience with apprenticeship training. Duties will include preparing tools and materials, maintaining a safe and tidy work area and following site instructions. The role involves early starts, physical outdoor work, travel and regular Monday to Friday stays away. 

Training

App L2 ST0513 (388) Groundworker (HC) BPC Grow for Apprentices programme You will receive training as part of a day release and block release program which will be clearly articulated by the College.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Comfortable with outdoor work
  • Honest
  • Reliable
  • Respectful to others
  • Responsible
  • Willing to learn
  • Cat B Driving Licence

Qualifications

  • GCSE English & Maths (2 or above) – essential

About this employer

Suttle Projects Ltd is an established family owned piling and civil engineering company delivering projects across the rail, highways, coastal, marine and environmental sectors. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to build long term careers within the construction industry.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full-time employment.

Things to consider

You will be required to apply to The College and attend an academic interview.

Employer

Suttle Projects

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Working pattern
Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 5.00pm.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

Unit 21
Dawkins Road Industrial Estate
Poole, South West
BH15 4JY
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