The Vacancy
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RSK Group are a family run business, based in the Midlands, operating throughout England and Wales. We currently have an exciting opportunity to recruit
Apprentice Groundworkers.
We are looking to recruit apprentice groundworkers to join our teams in locations based in South Yorkshire and East Midlands. We also have a vacancy in our South team where there’ll will be a requirement for the right candidate to work away from home Monday-Friday, and occasionally weekend work. This comes with subsistence allowances and ideally, candidate being based in West Wales (preferably Carmarthenshire).
The Role
You will work in a supported learning environment to develop all the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become a successful Groundworker Apprentice and complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship, this may include Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths if required. You will learn about the maintenance and repair of highways, roads, pavements.
Responsibilities
- Carry out all types of labouring/groundworks to the required specification, standard and timescale, as directed by an allocated Ganger/Foreman.
- Arrive on time and maintain good attendance.
- Follow workplace rules, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Communicate respectfully/ professionally with personnel on site
- Developing skills undertaking various trades such as kerbing, paving, drainage, and associated groundworks.
- Maintain accurate logs of training hours, tasks completed, photos and skills acquired for portfolio of college work
- Learn how to safely work around stats and services when undertaking groundworks
- Work effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, workmanship, and punctuality.
- Attend college as required and succeed in passing the apprenticeship.
- Support all tasks on site as directed by the Site Manager and your Ganger.
- Maintain necessary Health and Safety regulations and adhere to method statements and risk assessments
- Attend performance reviews and accept constructive feedback
- Work on areas of improvement highlighted during assessments
- Within a safe environment, learn how to operate plant and equipment as required
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving License with own transport to get to and from site
- Must be 18+
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good verbal and written skills
- Willingness to undertake training and development.
- Availability to travel and lodge away between Monday and Friday.
Desirable Criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in English (Grade 4)
- GCSE or equivalent in Math’s (Grade 4)
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies
About Us
Our company’s modest beginning is rooted in a simple but ambitious aim: to create a positive working environment in which our workers thrive, and our services excel. After 23 years, we have grown from a small team of three to a company known for its safe and professional manner, while achieving the highest standards for our clients. We are ambitious and continue to expand, owing to our company vision and ethos. We have permanent locations throughout the Midlands, South Yorkshire and South Wales, including our extensive range of resources and assets to support our nationwide schemes. Our highly skilled workforce and wide range of plant and machinery ensure self-dependency and efficiency.
CR Civil Engineering is always investing in training, technology and machinery to refine its extensive civil engineering services, including civil, structural and geotechnical engineering and contracting, structural maintenance and repair and hard and soft landscaping, provided to the highways, water, rail and other sectors throughout the UK.
CR Civil Engineering is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Benefits
An RSK Company
Life Assurance
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Mental Health Support
Health Cash Plan
Documents
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