Groundworks
NOTICE: We will only consider applications from those located within the NE, SR and DH Post Codes.
Optimum Skills are proud to be working closely with a multitude of Groundworkers, who are looking to recruit reliable Apprentices from the Newcastle and Gateshead Areas, who have completed the pre-requisite work preparation training through Optimum Skills. Joining a company that provides building services you will be learning all of the required skills to become a bricklayer. You will also be learning other related useful skills to help you become successful in this trade.
Main Responsibilities:
- Excavation and Digging: Assist in digging trenches, foundations, and other excavations as required for various construction projects.
- Site Preparation: Help prepare and clear construction sites by removing debris, vegetation, or any obstructions that may hinder the building process.
- Laying Foundations: Assist with the installation of foundations, concrete slabs, and other structural groundwork components.
- Drainage Installation: Support the installation of drainage systems, including trenches for pipes and other related tasks.
- Concrete Work: Assist in mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete for footings, floors, and other construction elements.
- Paving and Roadwork: Help lay paving stones, flags, or other materials for driveways, paths, roads, and other external surfaces.
- Leveling and Surface Preparation: Use leveling tools and other equipment to ensure surfaces are even and properly prepared for construction.
- Site Safety: Follow all health and safety guidelines on-site, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and the team.
- Material Handling: Help load, unload, and transport materials such as bricks, stones, and sand to and from the worksite.
- Tool Operation and Maintenance: Learn to operate and maintain various construction tools and equipment, such as diggers, mixers, and compactors.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior groundworkers and construction teams, taking instruction and assisting with tasks as required.
- Cleaning and Tidying: Ensure the work area is kept clean and organized, removing waste materials and ensuring tools are properly stored.
Additional Responsibilities (as training progresses):
- Operate construction machinery under supervision as your skills develop.
- Assist with the installation of external structures like kerbs, drainage grids, and walls.
- Undertake more complex groundwork tasks as you progress through the apprenticeship.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
