Apprentice Groundworker

The Groundworker is an important person to the site they are working on and will have specific duties in the delivery of your works and the gang you may be working in, which need to be to the very highest standards of Health, Safety and Quality.

The key responsibilities of the apprentice groundworker are to carry out various groundwork’s activities safely, to the highest quality standards, working productively and efficiently, as outlined below but not limited to;
- When at work you are employed and acting on behalf of Wyn Construction Ltd and must ensure that you always create a positive image on behalf of the company.
- Ensure you have good timekeeping and are punctual for the start of every working day so that you are ready to start work on site at 7.30am.
- Ensure that you attend college on the designated dates as defined in the college programme calendar.
- You will be part of team and must ensure good communication with all parties in order to build good working relationships with the Wyn team, other Contractors, and the Client team.
- Always follow all the Health and Safety and Environmental procedures and rules when on site.
- Familiarise yourself and have a good understanding of the Wyn procedures and standards required with regards to Health, Safety and Environmental good practice.
- Ensure you have a safety briefing on the risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) relevant to your works before you start the works.
- Always wear full PPE as required for the site specific rule or risk assessment when working on site.
- Look out for your own safety and health, and that of others working with or around you.
- Report all hazards, unsafe practices, and accidents immediately to your supervisor.
- You are responsible for the protection and maintenance of all Wyn company property and equipment that you are provided and use, this includes hand tools, small power tools and mechanically operated plant.
- Ensure all plant, machines and equipment are parked/ stored away safely at the end of each working shift, and that they are kept in good, clean & safe working order, only use tools and plant that you have been trained to do so.
- You will be trained to undertake general groundworks tasks on the site for example,
- General operatives labouring duties.
- Installing below drainage systems, manholes and pipes.
- Concreting operations on rafts, foundations, slabs, walls etc.
- Laying kerb rafts and kerbs.
- Laying various paving types.
- Working with plant and machinery i.e. excavators, dumpers, ride on rollers.
- Other general groundworks tasks.

Weekly Wage

£7 Per hour (review at 6 monthly intervals during apprenticeship)

41.5 Hours per week

Working Week

Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 16.30pm

Friday 7.30am to 15.30pm

Vacancy Location (If different to registered address)

Various Locations across the North East i.e. County Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Darlington etc

Driving Licence Needed

Own transport would be advantageous, but potentially company transport may available depending on home location.

Employer Description

Wyn Construction Limited was formed in 1992, after having operated as a Partnership for many years. The Company provides specialist civil engineering, drainage, concrete foundations and structures to the construction industry in the North East of England.

From humble beginnings, when the ‘office’ was merely a portakabin, the Company has developed and expanded whereby it now employs over 100 people of various trades and professions. Two of the original partners are actively involved in the business as Contracts Directors and this ‘hands on’ approach is one of the key factors in its success.

Wyn Construction Limited aims to provide long term permanent employment for an increasing workforce. We invest our time and money in developing the core skills of its current workforce, and seek every opportunity to bring in current industry talent and those new to the industry with apprentices.

This enables us to meet the needs of an ever demanding and changing market place within the construction industry sectors. It also enables us to meet our sustainability cycle targets and encouraging new people into construction. We are able to ensure the expectations of existing and new clients are being exceeded, and our success within the North East of England continues whilst allowing expansion of our geographical area.

Training Provider

Professional Development & Training

Skills Required

Punctuality, Reliability, Positive attitude toward work, Team working, Organisation skills, Attention to detail,

Personal Qualities
- Excellent timekeeping skills with the ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- Desire to go to a training provider and learn additional theory and practical within this trade
- Passionate about construction
- Practical skills including working with hands tools
- Able to take on instructions
- Excellent communication skills, able to work in a team o