Apprentice Tree Surgeon

The apprentice will learn all aspects of working within a professional environment, working to professional standards. In particular this position is for a professional climber to learn how to safely and competently fell, reduce, dismantle, prune and pollard trees to a bs3998 2010 standard. The apprentice will work as part of a team of arborists, working within the residential and commercial sectors of the industry. The apprentice will develop knowledge of the practical skills involved, customer service, health and safety on site, and knowledge of tree species and their correct management. The apprentice will be trained alongside experienced and fully qualified climbing arborists, whilst learning a professional approach to the trade.

Training Outcome:
Upon completion there is further scope to gain further qualifications to work in other sectors of the arboricultural industry, for example utility work.

Employer Description:
We are a well established company in Loughborough, covering residential and commercial properties for all aspects of tree care, be that general pruning of shrubs and bushes, to working on trees within conservation areas.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 07.30 - 16.00, 1 hour lunch break. 1 day to be at college (4 days at work).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Physical fitness,Hard working,Ambitious,Punctuality,Reliability,Eye for detail,Polite,Presentable,Awareness of Health and Safety