Apprentice Tree Surgeon

HAWES ARBORISTS LIMITED

SHAFTESBURY, SP7 9AX

Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September)

Posted on 2 September 2024

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Summary

Hawes Arborists offer a chance to get on the first ropes of a career in Arboriculture. We work in Dorset and Wiltshire and cover both commercial and private tree work with customers including Dorset Council, Shaftesbury Council and National Trust. We are Arb Approved contractors and offer a friendly and fun place to start your career.

Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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We will also provide all initial PPE for the apprentice and thereafter a monthly clothing allowance of £50.00 per month

Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Monday, college. Tuesday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Tree surgery tasks
  • Help clearing debris
  • Machine and tool maintenance

Where you’ll work

CALESTON

SEMLEY

SHAFTESBURY

SP7 9AX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

Your training course

Arborist (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely
  • Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans
  • Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations
  • Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control
  • Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery
  • Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.)
  • Recognise a variety of tree species using common names
  • Carry out a range of formative pruning operations
  • Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut).
  • Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter.
  • Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations
  • Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness
  • Work safely at height in the tree under supervision
  • Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required.

    • Your training plan

    • The training will be at work Tues Wed Thurs Fri with Mondays at college with additional training days to obtain relevant tickets.

    Requirements

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    The role will require working outdoors in all weathers. You will need physical ability to be able to carry out this role. A friendly will do attitude is essential !!

    About this company

    Hawes Arborists Ltd was established in 2003. We are an Arb Approved Contractor who work in the Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Somerset areas. We work both in the public and commercial sectors with clients including Dorset Council, Shaftsbury Council and National Trust.

    http://www.hawesarborists.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    We have quarterly paid training/experience days.

    After this apprenticeship

    • From basic groundsman to fully trained climbing arborist.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HAWES ARBORISTS LIMITED

    Mark Hawes

    mark@hawesarborists.co.uk

    01747850253

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274191.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September)

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