We are looking for an Apprentice Groundworker at EMN Plant Ltd.

Location: Sella Ness, Graven, Shetland Islands (office and site based)

Role Summary

The purpose of this role is to work towards the ability to prepare the ground before, during and after building, provide support services to plant, operate plant such as rollers and dumpers.

Key roles and responsibilities:

  • Clearing a construction site
  • Setting up a site, putting up barriers, safety signs, huts, etc.
  • Providing excavation support to other construction professionals
  • Interpreting the use of drawings and specifications
  • Laying pavements, kerbs and driveways
  • Concrete placing and finishing
  • Removing and installing drainage and pipework systems
  • Operating plant machinery, such as rollers and dumpers
  • Preparing the ground/foundations to allow construction to begin
  • Redirecting waterways and connecting pipes with existing pipework.

Key requirements:

  • Good communication skills
  • Eager to learn and willingness to commit to apprentice training programme.
  • Comfortable working outdoors, in all weather, all year round

For full Roles and Responsibilities, see attached.

Questions? Please get in touch for more information:

Ellis Nicolson, Managing Director

Tel: 01806 242 882

@: [email protected].

To apply please complete the online form with a covering letter and your cv as below.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 31st March

Express your interest

Indicates Required Field


Back to Vacancies