Trainee/Apprentice Arborist


Location
Various Locations across London available, including Southwark, Lambeth, Bromley, Wandsworth and Croydon.
Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Salary
£11.44 Per/Hour
About the Role
Are you seeking the opportunity to gain qualifications whilst earning? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you keen to learn? Are you enthusiastic and motivated? If you identify with the above, this Apprenticeship role was made for you! You will complete an Apprenticeship in Arboriculture at one of the colleges in the South East area - Level 2 Arborist. The duration of the Apprenticeship is 24 months and you will spend 20% of your time training and the rest of the time will involve - Carrying out all appropriate arboriculture and grounds maintenance operations under close supervision across the district. - Under supervision, operating all machinery, tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and with due regard to Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work, assist with basic tree inspections/surveys and learn how to safely and appropriately use chainsaws, climb, fell and dismantle trees and undertake aerial work.
Experience
No experience required - just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
About you
Enthusiastic, hard working and enjoys working outdoors - Experience in grounds maintenance would be an advantage but not essential as a full training schedule and apprentice scheme is provided - A full clean UK driving licence is desirable as operatives may be required to operative ride-on mowers and drive company vehicles / tow trailers Qualifications No qualifications are required for this position, only a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!!