Trainee Tree Surgeon

JobStart Scheme; Enniskillen; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local tree surgery company in Enniskillen is hiring Tree Surgeons to assist in tree pruning and maintenance. This role includes training in tree surgery techniques and requires physical ability to carry out manual tasks. Candidates should be able to work at heights, and a driver's licence is advantageous. The position offers up to 25 hours per week with flexible hours possible.

Benefits

28 days of holidays

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for further training and promotion

Qualifications

• Physically able to carry out manual tasks associated with this role.
• All training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in tree pruning, felling, and maintenance.
• Learning and applying tree surgery techniques under supervision.
• Operating and maintaining equipment such as chainsaws and chippers.
• Carrying out safety checks on equipment and work sites.
• Following health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Ability to work at heights

Ability to work independently and in a team

Experience or qualifications in chainsaw use

Driver's licence

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: JOHN COURTNEY TREE SURGERY LTD. Jobs are based in Enniskillen depot & Lisburn depot. Salary is dependent on abilities/experience, with starting salaries listed. Benefits include 28 days of holidays or equivalent, a company pension scheme, and opportunities for further training and promotion.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in tree pruning, felling, and maintenance.
• Learning and applying tree surgery techniques under the supervision of experienced professionals.
• Operating and maintaining equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and other arboricultural tools.
• Carrying out safety checks on equipment and work sites.
• Following health and safety guidelines and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work at heights is essential.
• A driver’s licence is advantageous.
• Ability to work on your own and within a team is essential.
• Must be physically able to carry out manual tasks associated with this role.
• All training will be provided.
• Experience or qualifications in chainsaw use.
• Driving Licence.

Further Information

JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information: Standard Hours are up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours may be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

Application Information

JOBSSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1737479, Job Sector Environmental, Health and Safety, Area All of Northern Ireland, Location Enniskillen or Lisburn, Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour, No. vacancies 8, Contract Type Temporary, Weekly hours 25, Published date 06/10/2025, Closing date 14/11/2025.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer.