Groundworks
NOTICE: We will only consider applications from those located within the NE, SR and DH Post Codes.
Optimum Skills are proud to be working closely with Newstreet Groundworks, who are looking to recruit 3 reliable Apprentices from the Morpeth area, who have completed the pre-requisite work preparation training through Optimum Skills. Joining a company that provides Groundworks services you will be learning all of the required skills to become a Groundworker. You will also be learning other related useful skills to help you become successful in this trade.
Main Responsibilities:
- Excavation and Digging: Assist in digging trenches, foundations, and other excavations as required for various construction projects.
- Site Preparation: Help prepare and clear construction sites by removing debris, vegetation, or any obstructions that may hinder the building process.
- Laying Foundations: Assist with the installation of foundations, concrete slabs, and other structural groundwork components.
- Drainage Installation: Support the installation of drainage systems, including trenches for pipes and other related tasks.
- Concrete Work: Assist in mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete for footings, floors, and other construction elements.
- Paving and Roadwork: Help lay paving stones, flags, or other materials for driveways, paths, roads, and other external surfaces.
- Leveling and Surface Preparation: Use leveling tools and other equipment to ensure surfaces are even and properly prepared for construction.
- Site Safety: Follow all health and safety guidelines on-site, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and the team.
- Material Handling: Help load, unload, and transport materials such as bricks, stones, and sand to and from the worksite.
- Tool Operation and Maintenance: Learn to operate and maintain various construction tools and equipment, such as diggers, mixers, and compactors.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior groundworkers and construction teams, taking instruction and assisting with tasks as required.
- Cleaning and Tidying: Ensure the work area is kept clean and organized, removing waste materials and ensuring tools are properly stored.
Additional Responsibilities (as training progresses):
- Operate construction machinery under supervision as your skills develop.
- Assist with the installation of external structures like kerbs, drainage grids, and walls.
- Undertake more complex groundwork tasks as you progress through the apprenticeship.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
