Apprentice Arborist

Recognise Health and Safety needs on-site and work safely Take instruction from the job supervisor and other senior work colleagues to include signing onto the site-specific risk assessment/emergency action plan and maintaining records Select appropriate equipment for the task. Load and unload equipment safely Set out workplace signage (highway & non-highway) and assists with traffic control Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery Take appropriate care of tools, equipment, and customer property Recognise a basic range of tree and shrub species using common and scientific names Identify pests, diseases, disorders, and tree defects Carry out a range of ground-based pruning operations Fall and process small trees Support aerial tree workers both Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) and climbing with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness and a MEWP Work safely at height in the tree under supervision Prepare sites for planting, plant trees and provide support, protection and aftercare To follow all company policy and guidance in order to ensure that work does not adversely affect the environment To follow all company policy and guidance in order to ensure that the work is completed to an excellent standard To perform any other duties that may be required by the Supervisor, Arboricultural Manager, Operations Director, or Managing Director Daily contact is Dave Robinson (Operations Director)

Training:

Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship Standard:

The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace and on-site

Training Outcome:
A full-time permanent contract Further training/CPD and career progression Skilled arborist Supervisor Contracts manager

Employer Description:
Thompson Tree Services (Midlands) Ltd are an arboricultural contracting and consultancy company based in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. Established in 2009, we have gained an enviable reputation for supplying professional, high quality tree care and vegetation management services throughout the United Kingdom and across all industry sectors.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative