Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

• 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

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Arborist Level 2.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 2/E or above or equivalent) Desired

GCSE Maths (Grade 2/E or above or equivalent) Desired

Things to consider

Hard work in all types of weather. Please be expected to work come rain, wind, snow. You will learn to work at height with dangerous machinery. This role is physically demanding, and strong work ethic, teamwork and an ability to communicate with other team members and clients is needed. The successful applicant would be expected to get to the work yard at Lisle Street in Loughborough for 0730, they would also be expected to arrange their own travel to/from DCG. Punctuality and reliability are a must. Applicants will interview onsite, please turn up prepared to work.

Employer

JSB Tree Surgery

https://www.jsbtreesurgery.co.uk/

Address

JSB Tree Surgery
Lisle Street
Loughborough

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Arborist (level 2)