Apprentice Arborist

Gain valuable and varied experience assisting with the delivery of the Council’s arboricultural and horticultural work programmes. Enhance your knowledge, understanding and skills of the arboricultural and horticulture industry. Tree pruning, felling and dismantling; woodland and annual maintenance operations; operating and maintaining tools and machinery; aerial tree inspections and ground operations using ladders, climbing equipment and elevated platforms.

Training:

Day release - one day a week.

Training Outcome:

There is also the potential for you to secure long term employment with the Council upon completion of your qualification, and the ability to also apply for internal vacancies restricted to employees throughout your apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. We truly value our Apprentices and recognise that they enable us to identify new talent and build new skills in our workforce.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

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