Tree Surgery Apprentice (Arborist)

Whilst in training and working towards your qualification you will:

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 business 

Training:

Arborist Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

Training will be delivered in the workplace and via college attendance to East Durham College's Houghall Campus in Durham 1 day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship East Durham College, Houghall Campus, Houghall, Durham, DH1 3SG

Training Outcome:
After you have completed this apprenticeship you will be a trained Arborist, this will enable you to continue to work for Olivers Tree Services if there is a position available at that time

Employer Description:
At Olivers Tree Services, we provide a complete service across the arboricultural spectrum for both commercial and private clients. Our contracting work consists of felling, pruning, planting and cable bracing of amenity trees. A stump removal service is also provided. Customer Care Olivers Tree Services Ltd is consistently recognised for its customer service, quality of work and safe methods of work. We have a reputation of which we are proud and are committed to maintaining. All enquiries are answered and we give a written quotation for works, detailing the extent of the works and what is to happen to the arisings. Personnel Our staff are all trained and qualified to a high standard. All have National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) certificates for chainsaw use and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS ) cards for working on building sites. Key members of staff hold the Arboricultural Association Professional Member status of M.Arbor.A. We have always expected high standards of skill and commitment from our staff and believe they are a vital asset to the company. With this in mind we have regular training sessions to maintain high standards and ensure that our staff provide a modern and safe arboricultural service. All personnel are qualified to carry out arboricultural works to British Standard 3998:2010 and we carry full public liability insurance. We believe our personnel are the best in their field and we ensure that everyone is fully competent to work to the quality level and specifications demanded by the job they do. Over the last 40 years we have been dedicated in giving work opportunities and training to young people through work experience, apprenticeship schemes and college work placements. This has been a success and we now have qualified arboriculturist working in all sectors of the industry throughout the world.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.50am - 4.00pm Weekend work is available and paid as overtime.

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