Job Description

You need to be prepared to work to a high standard of health and safety; produce work of a high quality; be a reliable member of the team; observant and responsive to visual cues with good time management and attention to detail.Your working day will consist of:ï‚· selecting appropriate equipment for the day ahead and unload equipment safely.ï‚· process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery.ï‚· maintaining and using a variety of machinery such as chainsaws, hedge cutters, wood chippers and stump grindersï‚· Recognise a range of tree and shrub speciesï‚· Identify pests, diseases, disorders and tree defects.ï‚· Carry out a range of ground-based pruning operations.ï‚· Fell and process small trees.ï‚· Climbing and carrying out tree work at height The training you will be getting Qualifications achieved:— Level 2 award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm— Level 2 award in accessing a tree using a rope and harness— Level 3 award in aerial tree rescue operations— Level 3 award in aerial cutting of trees using free fall techniques— Level 2 award in safe use of mobile elevated work platform— Level 3 award in use of a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)— Level 2 award in emergency first aid at work— Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper— Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D— Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance— Level 2 award in cross cutting timber using a chainsaw— Level 2 Arborist apprenticeship. Functional Skills English and Maths if required. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Full time employment upon completion of apprenticeship

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

Apprenticeship Standard

Arborist Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer

BICESTER TREE SERVICES LTD

12 LABURNUM CLOSE AMBROSDEN BICESTER OX25 2RE

Provider

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE