Tree Surgeon and Landscaper Apprentice

Company: Weldon Tree and Landscapes
Location: Weldon, NN17 3HW
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £12,480.00 per year
Sector: Horticulture
Ref: VAC-13474
Application Deadline Date: 22/09/2024
Start Date: 30/09/2024
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday to Friday 7.45am to 4.00pm

Brief Description

Are you looking for a landscaping apprenticeship? You will be given training on all aspects of tree management and landscaping. Your training will include all aspects of tree surgery including tree pruning, felling, removal, planting as well as estate management, vegetation management, fencing, forestry, and environmental engineering projects.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508

Personal Qualities

Applicants need to have a head for heights.
Happy to work in all weathers.
Keen to learn and have a positive attitude to learning.

Skills Required

Passionate about Tree Surgery/ Landscaping.
Good communication skills.

Training to be Provided

- Level 2 Horticulture and Landscaping Operative - Landscaping Pathway
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Future Prospects

On completion of the apprenticeship, the successful applicant will be competent and skilled in tree climbing. Be part of growing team. Learn and attend courses within this field. Take a lead role in carrying out jobs, making sure all areas of the job are performed to a high standard. Dealing with clients both domestic and commercial independently from management.

Vacancy Detail

Weldon Tree and Landscapes carry out a full range of domestic and contract tree surgery and Landscape Maintenance that include tree removal, tree surgery, crown reductions, pruning, Tree Surveys, hedge cutting, stump removal , grass cutting, site clearances for developments as well as contract Landscape Maintenance for local Councils and Factory's.

They are now looking for an apprentice to join their team.

So what will you be doing as an apprentice?

Safety comes first, so adhering to local policies and making sure PPE is used at all times.

Climbing: Safely climbing trees to prune or remove branches.

Assessing health: Determining the health of trees and what treatment they may need.

Planting: Planting trees, hedges, and shrubs.

Identifying hazards: Assessing trees and the surrounding areas for potential hazards and damage.

Felling: Felling and removing trees, hedges, and other vegetation.

Grinding: Grinding stumps.

Chipping: Chipping and cutting logs and branches.

Servicing equipment: Maintaining equipment like chainsaws and chippers.

Helping with writing tree survey reports for clients.

Communicating with clients: Liaising with clients and providing advice.

Lawn mowing and tree planting for clients.

Repairing fencing.

Assisting in quotations for domestic and commercial customers.

You will need to attend Shuttleworth College once a fortnight with home study in the week that you are not in college.

Other Information

This job involves working in all elements of weathers. Applicants will need to be physically fit and don't mind heights. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.