Groundworker Apprentice

We're looking for Groundworker Apprentices to join our Natural Resources team to assist on our South West Water framework, working towards a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.

Location: Bodmin, Cornwall and Hatherleigh, Devon

Hours: 40  hours per week

Salary: £20,800

Other: Due to the nature of work and the location of sites a full UK driving license is required 

How does an apprenticeship work?

As a Groundworker Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Natural Resources team to provide design, build and maintenance solutions to protect the UK's essential services and assets..

Your day to day will include:

• Understanding the principles of health, safety, welfare and environmentally responsible work practices and how they must be applied in relation to the work, self and to others including understanding the principles of risk assessments
• Technology including key factors and systems of work appropriate to different work environments and industry sectors (e.g. civil engineering, private residential, commercial)
• Understand the differences between modern and traditional construction methods and the physical and environmental factors when undertaking construction work and their potential impacts
• Learn the techniques to handle and move loads manually and with mechanical aids including guiding the movement of articulated vehicles, plant and machinery using hand signals, hand signaling equipment and verbal/electronic communication equipment and storing resources safely and securely

What are we looking for?

The role of Groundworker Apprentice is great for you if:

• You hold a GCSE (Or level 2 equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Customer service – develop customer relationships; build customer confidence; meet expectations and contribute to the development of an ongoing relationship with the organisation
• Respect - apply equality, diversity and inclusion in dealing with others
• Driving License 

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier