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    Apprentice Groundworker

    Job Type:

    Full time

    Posted:

    Location(s):

    Kent

    Job Description:

    Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

    Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”​

    Job Summary

    As an Apprentice Groundworker, you’ll support site teams with practical groundwork tasks while developing your skills through hands-on experience. You will develop the knowledge, practical skills and behaviours to become a competent groundworker within the infrastructure sector.

    You will work alongside experienced operatives and supervisors, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of our infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience in groundworks, excavation, drainage, ducting, reinstatement, concreting, and site preparation.

    The role will combine practical workplace experience with structured apprenticeship training.

    The successful candidate will be supported throughout their apprenticeship and given opportunities to develop the skills, experience and qualifications required for a long-term career in infrastructure.

    Key Tasks and Deliverables:

    Groundworks and Infrastructure Operations

    • Assist experienced groundworkers and operatives with the delivery of day-to-day site activities.
    • Support site preparation, clearance, excavation and the preparation of sub-surfaces.
    • Assist with the installation of drainage systems, ducting and associated infrastructure.
    • Support the reinstatement of excavations, including preparation and finishing of ground surfaces.
    • Assist with concreting, kerbing, foundations, pathways and other civil engineering works, as required by the project.
    • Learn to measure, mark out and set out work using appropriate equipment under supervision.
    • Help move, handle, store and protect materials, tools and equipment safely.
    • Learn to interpret basic drawings, specifications, work instructions and site plans.
    • Assist with the installation and maintenance of barriers, signage and temporary safety arrangements.
    • Support the identification and safe exposure of buried services, following approved procedures.
    • Help maintain site cleanliness, manage waste appropriately and protect the surrounding environment.

    Health, Safety and Environmental compliance

    • Follow company health and safety policies, site rules, risk assessments and method statements.
    • Attend site inductions, toolbox talks and required safety training.
    • Wear and comply with PPE regulations
    • Report hazards, near misses, incidents, unsafe conditions and environmental concerns promptly.
    • Follow safe working practices for excavations, buried services, manual handling, plant, tools and equipment.
    • Understand the importance of protecting colleagues, members of the public, clients and the envrionment.
    • Stop and seek guidance whenever a task is unclear or beyond the level of training and competence.

    Apprenticeship and Development

    • Attend all required training sessions and engage fully.
    • Complete coursework, practical training, assessments and evidence required by the apprenticeship programme.

    Requirements
    Essential:

    • An interest in construction, groundworks and infrastructure and a willingness to learn.
    • Good timekeeping, reliability and strong work ethic.
    • A willingness to travel to projects sites

    Desirable:

    • GCSE’s or equivalent in English and Maths
    • Previous experience in construction, engineering, landscaping, utilities or similar environment
    • An interest in civil engineering, drainage, utilities or infrastructure construction
    • A relevant CSCS card

    Qualificaitons

    • Full UK Driving Licence and own transport due to office location.

    Pay: £8 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Free parking
    • Referral programme

    Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

    All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.