Apprentice Arborist
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Company: NEIL SHADBOLT TREE SURGERY LTD
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Location: LU6 3QD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000005008
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Application Deadline Date: 03/04/2026
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Start Date: 04/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday (8 hours). Potential to work some weekends.
Brief Description
You will learn all the techniques for climbing trees safely and learn the skills for doing all sorts of tree works including felling, reductions, hedge cutting and learning about all the specialist equipment and how to use it efficiently and safely.
This role is based across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Training to be Provided
Attend BCA once a fortnight.
Spend the rest of the time at place of employment.
Future Prospects
Possible permanent employment and even further education prospect.
Vacancy Detail
- Be involved with loading all equipment required for each day
- Be present for risk assessment and work briefing
- Assist with setting up the work site e.g signs and bollards, notifying customers and or members of the public
- Assist with the tree work operations and assist with clearing all the debris from site Including operating the chipper
- Help to clear the site and leave no trace of tree and make sure all tools and equipment are loaded for return to the yard
- Assist with maintenance, cleaning and documenting of all equipment, machinery and vehicles
Other Information
- Must be a driver with access to vehicle to commute to work place and college when required
- Must be physically fit and good with working outdoors