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Apprentice Groundworker at OLIVER CONNELL & SON LTD

As a Groundworks Apprentice, you will be involved in the essential first stages of construction projects, preparing sites, laying foundations, installing drainage, concreting, and supporting a variety of civil engineering activities. You’ll be working alongside experienced teams, learning the practical skills and safety procedures required to build a successful future in the industry.

Daily duties to include: 

  • Assist with setting out and surveying on civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
  • Learn how to read technical drawings and use specialist equipment (like GPS and total stations).
  • Help manage subcontractors and monitor site activity.
  • Support health, safety, and environmental best practices.
  • Contribute to quality assurance, planning, and progress reporting.
  • Material checks and deliveries.
  • Supporting Temporary Works.
  • Communicating with trades and subcontractors. 

OLIVER CONNELL & SON LTD

Established in 1974 by Oliver and Pat Connell, Oliver Connell & Son started out as a small family run groundworks company and has enjoyed consistent success over the years to flourish into one of the most established RC Frame and Groundworks subcontractors in London, turning over more than £150 million per annum.

At Oliver Connell & Son we know that our workforce is our biggest asset. Therefore health, safety and wellbeing of all our workforce is paramount to our success. Monitoring and Developing that Culture is essential to our development.

Apprentices will all go through the OC Way competency framework to help line the pathway of skills of progression aligned to the business strategy. All apprentices will be trained internally and externally and have a buddy system and full mentorship with a matching tradesperson.

If you have not achieved a 4/C in maths and/or English GCSE, you will be required to study these subjects at a Functional Skills level, alongside your apprenticeship.

  • Further education and qualifications
  • Career progression pathways
  • Structured development plans
  • Long term career
  • Weighting: Desired
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: English
  • Grade: 3/D or above

  • Weighting: Desired
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: Maths
  • Grade: 3/D or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: Other
  • Subject: Obtained
  • Grade: Willing to obtain prior
  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Good manners

£28,808 a year

Bristol, BS41 9FS

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm.

3

Construction and the built environment

2000011046

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