Summary
Start your career with Kilnbridge as a Groundworks Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience working on major construction projects, earn while you learn, and develop industry-recognised skills alongside experienced professionals. If you’re hardworking, eager to learn Kilnbridge can help you build the foundations for your future.
What you will do at work
As a Groundworks Apprentice, you will support site teams with a range of groundwork activities, including:
- Site preparation and setting up work areas
- Assisting with excavation and trenching works
- Installing drainage systems and underground services
- Concreting, kerbing and paving works
- Learning how to use construction tools and equipment safely
- Supporting the installation of foundations and sub-structures
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Following health, safety and environmental procedures at all times
Training
You will work towards a:
Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard
Training will be delivered through a combination of on-site learning and attendance one week a month at Kilnbridge’s chosen apprenticeship provider.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4) – essential
- CSCS Card Labour (Green) – essential
About this employer
Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, known for delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic construction and infrastructure projects taking shape in the UK.
We combine technical excellence with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, ensuring every project responds not only to immediate needs, but to future demands.
Kilnbridge comprises four distinct operational business, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that our clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address our clients’ needs across the entire lifecycle of a structure.
Our expertise encompasses all materials and spans reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, and complex structural alterations. In short, we design, build, adapt, repair and protect our clients’ structures.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will undergo further development opportunities, including plant operations, specialist groundwork activities and supervisory qualifications.
Things to consider
Other things to consider:
- This is a physically demanding role.
- Work is primarily carried out outdoors on construction sites.
- Travel to different project locations may be required.
- Applicant must be committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
Employee benefits
Kilnbridge offer the following for a successful applicant:
- 20 days annual leave a year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount service
- Free financial advice with a professional
- Mental health and well-being support
- Employee Owned Trust yearly bonus
- Work social events