Groundworks Technician
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Groundworks Technician
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Northstowe, UK
£32,000 – £36,000 + 6% performance bonus | Full-time, Permanent
Job Overview
We’re looking for skilled and passionate tradespeople to help shape the next generation of housebuilders. As a Groundworks Technician, you’ll play a key part in supporting and delivering hands-on training for our apprentices. You’ll bring your real-world trade experience to life by guiding learners through practical sessions, maintaining our training spaces, and ensuring everything runs smoothly day to day. Whether your background is in bricklaying or groundworks, this is a chance to make a real impact on the future of the construction industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting senior trainers with the setup, delivery, and maintenance of the training hub.
- Preparing and managing materials, tools, and resources to keep learning running smoothly.
- Teaching and coaching apprentices in practical sessions, sharing your trade knowledge and best practices.
- Building example structures and demonstrating techniques that reflect real-world housebuilding.
- Keeping training areas clean, safe, and compliant with all H&S requirements.
- Recording apprentice progress and helping to maintain accurate online learning records.
- Acting as a First Aider and supporting safety arrangements in the hub.
- Representing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] during site visits, training days, and practical assessments.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in Groundworks within a housebuilding environment.
- A solid understanding of tools, materials, and modern building techniques.
- Confidence working with apprentices or young people, with a genuine passion for developing others.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage resources effectively.
- A team player who can also work independently when required.
- Level 2 qualification (or higher) in Groundworks.
- A valid driving licence and willingness to maintain First Aid and H&S standards.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a training or college-based environment.
- A recognised teaching, mentoring, or coaching qualification.
- Familiarity with apprenticeship programmes or online learner tracking systems.
Benefits & Rewards
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
- Life assurance
- Subsidised private medical insurance
- Employee discounts platform
- Two days volunteer leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals. Appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.