Arboriculture Apprentice

GSARB LIMITED

MILLOM, LA19 5YD

Closes on Sunday 24 November

Posted on 15 October 2024

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Summary

GSARB Limited in Bootle, Cumbria are looking to recruit an Apprentice to assist in their busy tree surgery, forestry and groundcare business. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in tree work and who wants to grow and develop their skillset.

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

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Initially pay will be national minimum wage, but this will be regularly reviewed based on performance

Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
The typical day will be 8:00am to 5:00pm including breaks/lunch. Monday to Friday.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

Duration

2 years

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

A typical day would be

  • Load up required tools and equipment for day
  • Travel to site
  • Site inspection/risk assessment review using CRM (customer relationship management) software, ARBPRO
  • Assist with the daily task/s by supporting the experienced staff. This will initially be ground based until aerial based training has been completed. The role will then develop to include both MEWP and climbing tasks
  • Assist with clean up of the site, pack away tools and get the customer to sign the job off on ARBPRO listing any issues or uncompleted tasks
  • Return to the yard
  • Tip off any chip/logs/waste in the designated areas, unload vehicles, refuel and park up any machinery, report any faulty equipment or issues via ARBPRO

Where you’ll work

12 MONK MOORS

ESKMEALS

MILLOM

LA19 5YD

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

MYERSCOUGH 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

    Training will be provided in the workplace through Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship The following licence to practice qualifications would be required prior to end point assessment:

    • Level 2 award in emergency first aid at work
    • Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper
    • Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D
    • Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance 
    • Level 2 award in crosscutting timber using a chainsaw
    • Level 2 award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm 
    • Level 2 award in accessing a tree using a rope and harness 
    • Level 3 award in aerial tree rescue operations 
    • Level 3 award in aerial cutting of trees using free fall techniques 
    • Level 2 award in safe use of mobile elevated work platform 
    • Level 3 award in use of a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) 

    Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2   English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • 2 other subjects (grade 2-9/E-A*)
    • English (grade 2-9/E-A*)
    • Maths (grade 2-9/E-A*)

    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

    • IT skills
    • Enthusiastic
    • Full UK driving license
    • High standards
    • Keen to develop
    • Punctual

    Other requirements

    Getting to the yard Via public transport is difficult. We are located around 2 miles from the nearest train station and there are no bus stops. The ideal candidate must be able to drive and have their own transport. If the candidate doesn’t drive or is learning to, we could pick them up from the train station for the short term only. You will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions. So be prepared to be cold and wet at times. No one is expected to work in these conditions alone and you will have a team with you doing the same job. We appreciate bad weather and treat all staff as fairly as possible, regardless of position or job title. As an apprentice, you are with us to learn and grow. It is expected that you will make mistakes, sometimes expensive ones! Dealing with those mistakes properly is what makes you a professional, no one is perfect. Here at GSARB, everyone gets along. We can provide a safe working environment with a varied work week. All we expect from the candidate is a keenness to learn and some passion for the job. We work as a team, Always! If you cannot work or actively engage as a team member then this role may not be suitable for you.

    About this company

    At GSARB, we believe that variety truly is the spice of life. Our business is built on offering a diverse range of services, from expert arboricultural work to forestry, woodland management, tree planting, and beyond. We also provide landscaping, fencing, pesticide application, and grounds maintenance services, making us a well-rounded company that can cater to a variety of outdoor needs. We’re passionate about continuously improving our services and reinvesting in the business. Recently, we expanded our capabilities with the purchase of a new tractor to enhance our forestry operations, as well as a 2-ton digger equipped with a rotating grab for use in both landscaping and tree surgery tasks. This investment into equipment ensures we can offer our clients the best solutions for their projects. At times, we collaborate with a select group of trusted contractors within the industry. This might involve utilising their specialist equipment or providing them with additional labour for larger projects. These partnerships allow us to continue growing alongside other reputable companies and strengthen the solid foundation we've built. At GSARB, we're committed to delivering professional, high-quality service while remaining adaptive and innovative in all that we do.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    Subject to a position being available, we would ideally like to take on the apprentice into a full time arborist role, having worked and developed the candidate for 2 years, it makes sense for us to retain them

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

    Employer Services Team

    employerenquiries@myerscough.ac.uk

    01995 642222

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282183.

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    Closes on Sunday 24 November

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