Apprentice Arborist/ Tree Surgeon

As an Apprentice Arborist within this business, you will work as part of our expanding Tree team and undertake the work agreed with the customers to the highest level of professionalism.

You will assist with tree, shrub and hedgerow maintenance and management, including but not limited to:

Thinning, reducing and removing trees, using a range of appropriate equipment in a safe manner. Carrying out ground works using a chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder and appropriate equipment for clearing up. Removal of arisings created by a job from a client's site. Planting trees where required. Maintenance of all equipment used to undertake the role. Processing wood bi-products for resale. 

As part of the role we will support your ever growing knowledge of trees, shrubs, hedgerows and the environment with day release to college and other relevant training.

Training:
An arborist will undertake aerial tree work but may also be ground-based. They do a range of tree work jobs with indirect supervision. This apprenticeship is full time, with a day release college course at Sparsholt College. Additionally, this apprenticeship requires 23 additional days to attend over the 21 month period.  Training will take place on the job, as well as studying alongside at Sparsholt college. 

Training Outcome:
Aim to become team leader and undertake additional qualifications in utilities and as required.

Employer Description:
We provide professional landscaping services to a range of clients in many industries and sectors, from business and retail parks to schools, hotels and more. Working alongside many of the National house builders, such as Taylor Wimpey, Bellway and Berkeley Homes we take on landscaping projects ranging from small exclusive developments to plot by plot for 500 units plus. Many of these projects start with the management of trees, woodlands, etc. Scofell has a tree surgery division, a landscaping division and a grounds maintenance division. All divisions compliment each other and we are often the preferred contractor due to our diversity within the landscaping industry and being able to offer clients the full range of services.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday ( 1 day each week during term time release for college), 7.30am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday & 7.30 to 4pm Friday from 1st March to 31st October & 7.30am to 4.30 Monday to Friday 1st November to 28th February.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness