Apprentice Arborist

The apprentice's duties will vary day-to-day. When they first join, they will undertake:

The dragging of felled wood and trees Wood chipper duties Clearance jobs

As they progress, the apprentice's duties will vary to include:

Climbing Using chainsaws

Once confident, an apprentice will be climbing each day.

Training:

The apprenticeship has a blended learning model with a mix of in-college practical and theoretical learning over three-day blocks on a monthly basis between October and January and in March and June. Online knowledge delivery and quarterly workplace competency and efficiency observation and assessments throughout the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Progression to a full-time tree surgeon.

Employer Description:
Founded in 1981, we specialise in tree surgery and grounds maintenance. We have our own workshop, own machinery & mechanic and our own yard. We have a friendly workforce who are hardworking and reliable. All our tree surgeons/arborist's are qualified experts and have extensive experience.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday, between 07:30 - 16:00 and some weekend work.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Hard-working,Eager