At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn tree care, pruning, and safe equipment operation while working outdoors.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on vegetation management and environmental care.
- Benefits: Gain industry qualifications, hands-on experience, and a supportive learning environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, outdoor work, and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a difference in nature while developing valuable skills for your future.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (Grade 3) desirable; strong work ethic and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
As an Apprentice Arborist, you will learn to carry out vegetation management around overhead power lines, including tree pruning, felling and clearance operations.
Working alongside experienced teams, you’ll develop practical skills, gain industry qualifications and learn safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the maintenance, care and removal of trees and shrubs
- Learn to identify tree species and assess their health and safety
- Perform pruning, trimming and planting of trees under supervision
- Safely operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, wood chippers, and climbing gear. (These tickets will be provided throughout the apprenticeship)
- Assist with tree climbing and aerial lift operations
- Learn and follow industry safety standards and procedures.
- Clean up job sites, including the removal of debris and wood
- Support the arborist team in diagnosing tree diseases, pests, and other health concerns
- Personal Qualities
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and safe working practices.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physically fit and prepared for demanding manual work.
- Able to follow instructions and learn from experienced colleagues.
- Good communication skills and a professional manner.
- Motivated and hardworking with a strong work ethic.
- Calm and responsible when working in potentially hazardous environments.
- Demonstrates care, attention to detail, and pride in the quality of work.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work locations and tasks.
- Shows respect for colleagues, customers, members of the public, and the environment.
- Willing to travel and work at different sites as required.
- Able to remain focused and productive when carrying out repetitive tasks.
- Entry requirements
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 3) desirable
Skills required
- Customer care skills
- Physical fitness
- Training to be provided
- Functional Skills where required
- Things to consider
Must be prepared to work outside in all weathers. Must be prepared to work at heights.
- Arborist Roles can progress into
- Surveying Operations Management Trainer / Assessing Consultancy
- Location
- White Horse Farm, Station Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, IP9 2JN
- At a Glance
Working week
Monday to Friday 7:30 to 16:30
Duration
- 18 Months
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We think you need these skills to ace Arborist Apprentice Level 2 in Ipswich
Vegetation Management
Tree Pruning
Tree Felling
Tree Clearance Operations
Tree Species Identification
Health and Safety Assessment
Equipment Operation (Chainsaws, Wood Chippers, Climbing Gear)
