Summary
Thompson Tree Services is looking for an apprentice Arborist. The role will involve working as part of a team, undertaking a variety of duties across general arboricultural operations, and complying with company standards & industry best practice.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 1 March
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
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
* Recognise Health and Safety needs on-site and work safely
* Take instruction from the job supervisor and other senior work colleagues to include signing onto the site-specific risk assessment/emergency action plan and maintaining records
* Select appropriate equipment for the task. Load and unload equipment safely
* Set out workplace signage (highway & non-highway) and assists with traffic control
* Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery
* Take appropriate care of tools, equipment, and customer property
* Recognise a basic range of tree and shrub species using common and scientific names
* Identify pests, diseases, disorders, and tree defects
* Carry out a range of ground-based pruning operations
* Fall and process small trees
* Support aerial tree workers both Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) and climbing with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations
* Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness and a MEWP
* Work safely at height in the tree under supervision
* Prepare sites for planting, plant trees and provide support, protection and aftercare
* To follow all company policy and guidance in order to ensure that work does not adversely affect the environment
* To follow all company policy and guidance in order to ensure that the work is completed to an excellent standard
* To perform any other duties that may be required by the Supervisor, Arboricultural Manager, Operations Director, or Managing Director
* Daily contact is Dave Robinson (Operations Director)
Where you’ll work
ASHLEIGH HOUSE
CROMFORD ROAD
WIRKSWORTH
MATLOCK
DE4 4FR
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
DCG
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.
* 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
Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship Standard:
* The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace and on-site
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 2/E or above)
* Maths (grade 2/E or above)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
This is a physically demanding job that is based outdoors all year round. It involves the use of machinery and requires you to work at height. There may be opportunities for weekend or night work