Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
We are a well established company in Loughborough, covering residential and commercial properties for all aspects of tree care, be that general pruning of shrubs and bushes, to working on trees within conservation areas. The successful applicant will learn all aspects of working within a professional environment, working to professional standards.
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Closing Date: 01-01-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£13,312 a year
Working week
Monday - Friday, 07.30 - 16.00, 1 hour lunch break. 1 day to be at college (4 days at work).
Expected duration
1 Year 6 Months
Possible start date
01-02-2025
Date posted
04-12-2024
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
1000290414
Positions
1
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?
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.
Requirements and prospects
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
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 a degree of common sense is needed, strong work ethic, team work and an ability to communicate with other team members and clients. 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 is a must. Applicants will interview onsite, please turn up prepared to work.
About the employer
We are a well established company in Loughborough, covering residential and commercial properties for all aspects of tree care, be that general pruning of shrubs and bushes, to working on trees within conservation areas.
Employer
JSB Tree Surgery
https://www.jsbtreesurgery.co.uk/
Address
JSB Tree Surgery
Lisle Street
Loughborough
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Intermediate
Arborist (level 2)
