Groundworker Apprenticeships

Galldris, a leading civil engineering company are recruiting apprentices and trainees to join their rapidly expanding team across the Suffolk area. Their people are highly qualified and with a vast range of experience. Galldris people represent an unbeatable pool of industry expertise. They recognise the value of skills and training and invest in our staff to develop their capabilities.

OCTOBER 6^th START DATE!

Over 18’s – Good rates of pay – Own transport required to sites around Leiston area

Groundworkers are the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place. Their work includes setting out and preparing the sub-surfaces ready for the structural work to begin, installing drainage systems, concreting, constructing roads and pathways and carrying out the finished hard landscaping.

Occupational profile

The main duties and tasks of a Groundworker are:

• Mixing and pouring concrete to construct foundations, beams and slabs.
• Assisting the setting out engineer for the site.
• Erecting barriers, fences and safety signs.
• Assisting an experienced pipelayer in laying underground drainage pipes, constructing manholes, draw chambers and laying underground ducting.
• Hand excavation of shallow trenches or hand trimming of trenches previously excavated by a machine.

Skills profile

• Good timekeeping & Attendance
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to the business and future development in the role

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30 am-4.30 pm                                                      Start Date: October 2025

Should you feel you have the necessary skills for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online at: Galldris.co.uk/apprenticeship-programme