Apprentice Groundworker

D H WELTON & CO LIMITED CIVIL ENG. CONTRACTORS · Manchester, UK

Salary
£18,720 a year
Level
Level 2
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Closes
22 Nov 2026
Qualification
NVQ Level 2
Training provider
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

About the role

D H WELTON & CO LIMITED CIVIL ENG. CONTRACTORS is seeking an Apprentice Groundworker to join their team in Manchester. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in various groundwork and civil engineering tasks, including concreting, shuttering, ducting, and drainage.

Ideal candidates will possess good communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a team and take initiative. Patience and physical fitness are also important for this role. While GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 are desired, they are not strictly required.

The company provides a supportive training environment with opportunities for career progression, including full-time employment as a qualified groundworker. D H WELTON & CO LIMITED is a family-owned business with a long-standing history and a low staff turnover, indicating a positive and stable work environment. Applicants must be 18 years or older due to insurance purposes and ideally possess a CSCS card and driving license.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (Desired), Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, CSCS card (preferred), Driving license (preferred)

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