This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Infrastructure team based on site in Sellafield.
The Apprentice Groundworker role
We offer apprenticeships across the UK in a range of levels and disciplines. Our apprenticeships offer structured development, providing the perfect launch pad for your career. During your apprenticeship with us, you will get:
* On-going support from experienced professionals within the business
* Training in line with your qualification to help personal development
* Competitive salary and flexible benefits
* Opportunity to progress onto further development upon successful completion of first apprenticeship
* Regular reviews from your training provider and business mentor
Why join us?
Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.
By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our over 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
Your specific duties and responsibilities will include:
* Assist with ground preparation including site clearance and setting out under supervision.
* Support excavation and backfilling operations
* Aid in the installation of drainage systems, ducting, and underground services.
* Assist in placing and compacting concrete
* Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and small plant safely and correctly.
The Apprenticeship Standard
This is a level 2 apprenticeship, which means that on its completion you will have an industry recognised qualification as well as valuable practical experience.
Groundworker / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
SRM's chosen programme is delivered by Lakes College in West Cumbria
Your profile
At Sir Robert McAlpine typically, we look for the below:
* Have a passion for problem solving
* Be interested in construction, engineering and the latest technology
* Work experience (desirable)
* Please note that due to the nature of our sites applicants must be over 18
The Apprenticeship course entry requirements are as follows;
* None on entry but Level 1 Maths and English must be completed and Level 2 exams taken prior to the EPA .
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.