Arborist Apprentice
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Company: R J Tree Services
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Location: KT5 8EW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000037586
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Application Deadline Date: 20/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Number of Hours: 40 Lunch break length: varies 15 to 60 minutes Start Time: 7.30am Finish Time: 3pm approx
Brief Description
We have a long association with Merrist Wood College employing many once the course is completed.
The experienced climber team is supported by team-based ground workers. Operations often includes rigging systems and cherry pickers. We are very much a customer focussed company.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Arborist
- 18 Month course
- Day release - Merrist Wood
- Dedicated Performanc Coach
- Functional Skills maths and English if applicable
Future Prospects
- We encourage progression through the company via courses and in service training
- We take on many Merrist Wood students full time upon course completion.
- As an example, the current works manager joined us as a trainee ground worker aged 17 and progressed to the top position
Vacancy Detail
- Morning yard duties in preparing vehicles with equipment
- Working with the manager and team leader to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
- Assisting with customer enquiries on jobs
- Preparing chainsaws etc for use by climbers
- Working as a team in processing timber/foliage
- Willingness to take responsibilities
Other Information
An ability to work in varied weather conditions through the year, a good degree of physical fitness and good teamwork/communication skills.