Balfour Beatty VINCI’s Labour Desk has exciting opportunities for 20 Apprentice Groundworkers to join our teams around Birmingham working on HS2.

Role Purpose:

As an apprentice groundworker, you will go through a structured apprenticeship which will give you the skills required to enable you to interpret drawings and work with engineers to prepare sub-surfaces, install roads, lay slabs, kerbs and gauge, mix and lay concrete and mortar.

You will be working, earning and learning on a full-time basis alongside experienced teams who will help you to develop your skills in a busy construction site environment.

What you'll be doing:

• You will be working 4 days a week out on site assisting in building the largest infrastructure project in the UK.
• Locating and excavating buried utility services.
• Excavating and preparing the ground using materials such as stone.
• Use and maintain power tools and equipment.
• Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications.
• Undertake and attend all off the job training at work/training locations to ensure development of practical skills, knowledge and behaviours. (1 day per week).
• Create and maintain up-to-date evidence portfolio to support performance reviews and successful entry to End Point Assessment.

Who we're looking for:

• Individuals who want to progress a career in the construction industry who are prepared to work flexibly outdoors whatever the weather.
• People who enjoy working as part of a team operating in a reliable, safe and productive manner.
• Previous experience is not essential - all training will be provided.
• Qualifications – you need to have achieved Maths and English GCSE Grades 3-9 or D-A or be prepared to attain this level.

Overview

• Apprenticeship Standard: Groundworker Level 2 attending training and gaining skills and experience out on the project. NVQ Level 2 will be attained at the end of the apprenticeship.
• Additional qualifications and training can include First Aid at Work, small tools and plant operations.
• 4 days on-job training. Day or block release (equivalent to 1 day per week).
• Apprenticeship Length: 18 Months.
• After the apprenticeship, long-term employment with the opportunity to progress further - potentially into work supervision, plant operation, trade qualifications and rail specific roles.
• The opportunity to build a career in the infrastructure industry starting out on one of Europe’s most exciting and complex infrastructure project.

Who will you be working for?

The BBV Labour Desk is a collaboration of labour suppliers who engage, employ and manage a large section of BBV’s workforce on the project. They are:

• Danny Sullivan & Sons Limited
• Fortel Services Limited
• Hercules Site Services PLC
• McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Limited
• Reliable Contractors Limited
• VG Clements (Contractors) Limited

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Diversity and Inclusion:

The Labour Desk companies aim to be leaders in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all – aligning and living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities on an ongoing basis. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.

Flexible working:

Flexible or agile working is encouraged and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people's personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities.