Piling attendant

Assisting in driving, boring and forming piles in the ground in order to provide firm support for buildings and structures.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

up to £15,000

Route

Construction and the built environment

Standard ref

ST0268

Role overview

This Level 2 apprenticeship trains you to assist on piling operations - the process of driving or boring deep foundations into the ground to support structures such as bridges, buildings, and tunnels. You will work on piling rigs under supervision, handling materials and supporting the technical piling team safely. It can lead to progression as a piling operative, rig operator, or specialist geotechnical contractor.