This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience by working as a Lambeth Apprentice. You will work with our in house directly employed team, working alongside a dedicated ‘Groundworker’ mentor to improve your skills. You will train to become an NVQ Level 2 groundworker.  You will work alongside an experienced groundworker initially assisting and in time completing groundworking repairs.

As a Lambeth Apprentice, you will fully commit to the 20% off-the-job training requirements of the post alongside your normal day-to-day job. The post holder will complete a course of study and/or all learning and development requirements of the role.

A Lambeth Apprentice is expected to engage with the additional opportunities developed specifically for Lambeth Council Apprentices. As a Lambeth Apprentice, you will use the support on offer to maximise the benefits to your professional development. 

You will have the opportunity to participate in a supportive environment to develop the behaviours, knowledge and professional skills required of the role and the team. You will commit to your professional development plan, set out at the beginning of your Apprenticeship. 

Lambeth Apprentices are expected to take ownership of the tasks & projects set out by their line manager. Apprentices understand the importance of managing both professional and learning responsibilities. 

1. Work alongside trades operatives to assist with communal repairs.

2. Develop your groundworking trades skill set by assisting in trade specific work and during the course of your apprenticeship begin to self-deliver completed communal repairs as an individual or as part of a team

3. To work alongside qualified ‘groundworker’ mentors and assist in carrying out all types of groundworker works both internally and externally, aids and adaptations and remedial works in order to complete projects to the customer or client satisfaction as directed by line manager or other nominated designate. The role typically involves digging, removing and rebedding / renewing paving flags, clearing site, laying shallow foundations, using a cat & jenny to detect underground cables and pipework, installation of pipes, this is very physically demanding role.

4. Use all necessary groundworker and multi skill tools plant and equipment associated with the post and groundworker duties undertaken.

5. Manage materials as effectively as possible with regards to minimising waste, choice of specification and logistics.

6. Use of handheld technology to manage communal work orders from issue to completion of work including any variations to works completed.

7. Work alongside the DLO Management Team, Surveyors and administrators to provide limited technical advice to Lambeth Council staff in the performance of the neighbourhood contract specification

8. Support additional day-to-day activities of the department, including office operations and diary management.

9. Manage information including maintenance of document and IT systems, record & archive management and confidential file disposal.

10.To communicate with stakeholders and partners as required, building relationships and contributing to the engagement activities of the department including supporting events and conferences. You will be an advocate for the department, sharing good practice and representing the aims and policies of Lambeth Council in a friendly and professional manner.

11.Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are completed to agreed timescales with a high standard of accuracy.

12.To meet all learning commitments of the apprenticeship as directed by your line manager, the Apprenticeships Manager or the learning/training provider. Assigned qualifications and an end point assessment must be completed. This can include presentations, portfolios, units of assessment and exams.

Trades experience is not essential

A Lambeth Apprentice is expected to bring with them the following skills and a willingness to develop them further:

1) Good Communication Skills- Building good relationships is fundamental to the delivery of services.

2) Organisational Skills- The ability to manage your own workload and to work to team and project deadlines.

3) Teamwork and Cooperation- The ability to work flexibly in a team and contribute to a supportive work environment.

4) Adaptability and flexibility- Apprentice work in fluid, fast-paced & exciting environments. These skills are vital to responding to situations in the workplace.

To apply for this role you will need to fill out an online application form on the Lambeth Careers Website by

following this link: Apprentice (Trades) Groundworker - Lambeth Careers (oraclecloud.com)

For help with applying for this role, please email [email protected]