We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 Arborist Apprentice to join our dynamic Sheffield team.
Duration: 21 months
Starting Salary: £23,926 (subject to 2025 review)
Working Hours: Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Olive Grove, Sheffield, S2 3GE
Responsibilities:
* Working as part of a small team, you’ll be responsible for carrying out all aspects of highways tree maintenance.
* Use of chainsaws
* Tree climbing and aerial rescue.
* Storm clearance
* Stump grinding.
* Tree planting and young tree maintenance.
* Operate light plant and power tools.
* Drive and operate vehicles, plant, machinery as required.
* Install and maintain traffic management systems.
* Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be expected/requested.
* Undertake vehicle and small plant checks.
Why Join Us?
At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
* Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities.
* Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs.
* Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions.
* Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy a further 5 days.
* Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave and gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts: Access discounts from leading retailers and healthcare services.
* Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year.
What You’ll Bring:
Qualifications
* Level 1 in English and Maths, or GCSE in grade of 2-3 (E-D).
* Candidates without Level 1 in 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.
Skills
* Full driving license.
* Basic knowledge of gardening and horticulture operations.
* Customer care skills.
* Ability to carry out specific tasks with minimum supervision.
* Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally.
* Ability to operate light plant and equipment and wheeled tractors.
* Awareness of customer care, dealing with the public and customers.
* Enthusiasm to be part of a high-performing team.
Experience
* Sound knowledge of H&S as it applies within the Arboriculture Maintenance operations.
* General awareness of requirements regarding working on site with children.
* Use of pesticides (desirable).
* Experience with chain saws, including tree surgery.
* Used to working outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Ability to supervise other team members.
* Personal highways safety knowledge.
* Emergency first aid at work (HSE).
* Environmental awareness.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background.
As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
If you have any questions or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to Jude Palomeras, our recruiter for this role, at jude.palomeras@amey.co.uk.
If interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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