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About the team

Our in-house Construction team is made up of Operatives and Site Managers who build and maintain our assets.

This role is one of our more physical apprenticeships. Each day you’ll be outside labouring and getting your hands dirty on one of our large-scale construction projects.

One day you could be doing excavation works or kerbing; the next day you might be being briefed on the next big project or inspecting chamber.

Training for this post will be across all aspects of our practical construction business to ensure you become multi-skilled and knowledgeable.

What you'll be doing

You will be:

  • carrying out excavation works and general concrete works
  • carrying out plant operation and slinger/banker duties
  • pipelaying (drainage and water mains)
  • carrying out enabling works (roads, kerbing, paving).

Skills and values we are looking for

  • Communication.
  • Teamwork.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Organisation.
  • Problem solving.
  • Safety-focused.
  • Numeracy.
  • Adaptable.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Initiative.
  • Time management.

Where you'll work

This role is regional so you will be expected to work anywhere within our region from Bristol to Bournemouth and Salisbury to Taunton.

What you'll need

You will need to:

  • be adaptable and flexible with a proactive and positive approach to workloads
  • have excellent all-round communication skills
  • be able to travel around the region
  • have the ability to problem solve, use initiative, multitask and work under pressure.

Further information

Duration

  • Two years plus end point assessment.

Qualifications you'll gain

  • Groundworks Level 2 Apprenticeship
  • SHEA Health and Safety Card.
  • Technical training, such as manual handling, working at heights and other core courses around health and safety.

Training provision

  • Training will be delivered by Bridgwater and Taunton College.
  • Block release – two weeks every two months.
  • Residential.
  • Classroom and practical.
  • On site assessor visits.