Summary
We have a strong commitment to apprentices and training, you will be provided with unparalleled support throughout the duration of your programme. Developing the skills you need for the job by working alongside experienced colleagues whilst gaining hands-on experience and working towards a recognised qualification.
Wage
£16,939 a year
First year - £8.78 per hour
Second year and beyond will then increase to £10.00 per hour if aged between 18-20 or £12.21 if aged 21and over
Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (subject to change).
37 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Assist with carrying out all types of road marking duties, ensuring compliance with specification, quality standards, and in accordance with all current relevant codes of practice and legislation.
* Learn to be fully competent in the removal of road markings.
* Learn to be fully competent in applying road markings, including lines, letters, logos, etc.
* Learn to be fully competent in the removal and installation of road studs.
* Assist with erecting and dismantling temporary traffic management, including cones, signs, temporary traffic lights, barriers, etc.
* Assist with planning and organising work directly from drawings, specifications, or work instructions.
* Assist with measuring and marking out works in accordance with current TSRGD regs, and calculate and order materials as required.
Where you'll work
13 Parsons Road
Parsons Industrial Estate
Washington
NE37 1EQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground
* Conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
* Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
* Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
* Select the required resources including tools and fixtures
* Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
* Use and maintain power tools and equipment (including;. compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
* Gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
* Select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor
* Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting
* Install and test basic drainage and ducting
* Measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations
* Transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
* Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
* Install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
* Locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments
* Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres)
* Form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases
* Prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery
Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 / C or above)
* Maths (grade 4 / C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Team working
* Physical fitness
* Willingness to learn
* Interpersonal skills
* Awareness of Health & Safety
* Self-Motivated
* Flexible & adaptable approach
Other requirements
* You must be able to work outdoors in all weathers.
* A genuine interest in developing a career in Highways Maintenance.