Apprentice Groundworker

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Closing Date:

12 October, 2026

Expected Duration:

1 Year 6 Months

Apprenticeship Level:

Intermediate

Number of Positions:

2

Hours per week:

40

Wage Information:

£16,640 a year

Employer's Website:

https://www.palmerconstruction.co.uk/

Address:

SYNERGY HOUSE

124 PONTEFRACT ROAD

BARNSLEY

S71 1JA

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Description

Start your career with Palmer Construction! Gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn, and develop industry-recognised skills. We offer structured career paths, ongoing training, a supportive team, rewards, social activities, equal opportunities, and a safe workplace where you can build a successful future.

Training Description:

You will achieve the Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard by attending CP Assessments Training Centre in Denaby Main, Doncaster to undertake 7 block-release training sessions (4 days), every 10 – 12 weeks. 

The successful candidate will work towards achieving Functional Skills Level 2 in both Maths and English if they have not achieved this prior or have an equivalent.

Apprentices will also get an Apprentice CSCS card which can be upgraded on completion of the apprenticeship.

Full Description:

Groundworkers are employed on construction sites that involve ground preparation such as, foundations or footing for new buildings. Your day-to-day tasks may include:

  • Ground working – marking out and digging shallow trenches for foundations and drains
  • Form working – putting up or dismantling the shuttering that holds setting concrete in place
  • Installing drainage and manholes
  • Concreting
  • Minor road working – laying kerbs, paving and re-surfacing
  • Using hand tools and small plant machinery
Outcome Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to start their career with a highly reputable and well-established company.

Progression within the organisation with more responsibility is expected on successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

In time, you may wish to undertake further qualifications such as Occupational Work Supervision which can be studied at Level 3. With experience you could progress to Site Supervisor, Estimator, or Construction Manager.

Description of Working Week:

Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4.00pm (however travelling to and from site will be before and after these hours).

Skills Required:
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
Qualifications Required:
  • GCSE English C / 4 Desired
  • GCSE Maths C / 4 Desired
Things To Consider:
Employer Description:

Established in 1994, Palmer provides civil engineering and construction support across a wide range of sectors. Our vision is to be recognised as the civil engineering partner of choice for utilities infrastructure projects. We aim to achieve our vision through our reputation, client satisfaction levels, experience and professional capabilities, along with the high regard in which our clients, as well as our company, holds our staff.

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