Annual wage £18,000.00 We offer £2,000 increments for each completed year of your apprenticeship in addition to our normal annual pay increases. Working week Our Apprentices join us on a permanent employment contract. Typical working hours are 08:30-16:00, Monday to Friday. Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 03 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000248797 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day As a Groundswork Apprentice you will get involved in a wide variety of activities, supporting the unique work that we do here at Spadeadam. We will help develop your knowledge and experience in setting out and preparing the sub-surfaces ready for the structural work to begin, installing drainage systems, concreting, constructing roads and pathways and carrying out the finished hard landscaping We will also help you work safely and securely in compliance with our policies and procedures, and learn all about critical health, safety and welfare legislation In addition, you will also learn how to safely use and maintain a wide variety of power tools, machinery and industrial equipment It is important to understand that the nature of our work means that you will be working outside, in all weather, supporting our delivery teams with their projects. Our Groundswork apprenticeship is therefore aimed at practical individuals, who love working outdoors and looking to develop themselves in a trade. The projects you will support, the environment you will work in and the people you will engage with, make this role like no other. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but the opportunity to be part of making a real difference to people’s lives and the future of our planet is immense. The training you will be getting You will join us on a permanent contract during August, with your apprenticeship programme formally commencing from early September and lasting approximately 18-months. Upon completion you will be awarded the industry recognised Groundswork Apprenticeship standard During your apprenticeship you will gain real practical experience, working onsite alongside colleagues here at Spadeadam four days a week, as well as attending Lakes College (near Workington - travel costs are reimbursed) one day a week, where our specialist apprenticeship Training Provider will equip you with the core knowledge, skills and behaviours required You will also have access to lots of online support materials and 1-2-1 sessions with your tutor to help bolster your learning On our Apprenticeship programme you’ll be stretched but always supported, so don’t worry if right now a lot of what you will be doing sounds very complicated and new You will be surrounded by people committed to helping you learn and develop and providing you with everything you need to succeed. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship As you develop, you’ll have the opportunity to gain further specialist training and additional qualifications to help you progress and become involved in different construction and engineering projects at our world-famous Spadeadam Research and Testing site in Cumbria. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4) Desired Things to consider It is important to understand that the nature of our work means that you will be working outside, in all weather, supporting our delivery teams with their projects. Our Groundswork apprenticeship is therefore aimed at practical individuals, who love working outdoors and looking to develop themselves in a trade.