Kickstart Your Career as a Trainee Arborist with Hi-Line! (Bristol)

HI-LINE CONTRACTORS SW LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic trainee arborists to join their fast-track utility arborist programme. This exciting opportunity involves hands-on training and assessments in arboriculture, preparing you for a rewarding career in tree management. With a focus on outdoor work and a commitment to professional development, this role offers a pathway to a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nature and eager to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Passion for outdoor work and a high level of fitness.
• Keen interest in arboriculture.

Responsibilities

• Join the fast-track utility arborist trainee programme.
• Receive training and assessments to work as a utility arborist climber.

Skills

Outdoor Work

Physical Fitness

Interest in Arboriculture

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Full time (40 hours), Monday – Friday (8-hour shifts)

About Us

We are one of the UK’s leading arboricultural companies. Established in 1998 as a family business we are one of the UK’s leading tree surgery and tree management companies. Now part of the RSK Group, Hi-Line employs well over 200 staff, from apprentices to consultants, taking pride in delivering professional, safe and cost-effective solutions in all areas of arboriculture, consultancy, training and associated services.

At the core of our values and strategy lie our people, the community and the environment.

Our client base includes major utility providers, commercial and public-sector organisations and private individuals. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, our expertise and our customer service, with many of our clients being with us over 15 years.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and providing you with career opportunities to aid your progression.

Hi Line, is part of the RSK Group.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK is a leading environmental, engineering and technical services group providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. We know that the world faces some very significant challenges in the years to come. The United Nations are referring to the ‘Decade of Action’, saying that we have “ten years to transform our world” and to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. RSK is on a mission to deliver solutions which will help to address these major global challenges, reshaping our natural and built environments and creating a more sustainable future. We need an outstanding workforce to help us achieve this. Do you have what it takes?

RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, we are a group of over 120 businesses, many of which operate under different brands, employing over 7,000 employees worldwide. We plan to keep growing and are looking for professionals who have the passion, skills, and spirit needed to grow with us.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented people. Employees are at the heart of our business, and we recognise that our success is founded on the talent of our people. As a company, we want you to share in our achievements and we want to be a conduit for your success. RSK prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career by encouraging continuing professional development and enabling employees to reach their full potential. Despite our growing numbers, we are determined to maintain the people-centric culture that RSK was built on, fostering entrepreneurialism, and applying a caring and compassionate approach to all that we do.

About the Job

We have exciting full-time positions available for trainee arborists in Somerset and Bristol. Successful applicants will join our fast-track utility arborist trainee programme in Exeter, receiving the necessary training and assessments to work as a utility arborist climber. On completion of the programme, and on non-training days, you will join one of our experienced arb teams.

Assessment Dates: 14 July 2025
Location: Training centre in Exeter
Starting Salary: Competitive, with reviews upon completion of the training programme
Requirements: Passion for outdoor work, high level of fitness, keen interest in arboriculture, and a full UK driving license

Considerations

We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking candidates who have a passion for outdoor work, a high level of fitness, and a keen interest in arboriculture. A full UK driving license must be held. Positions are available in Somerset and Bristol.

Competitive, with reviews upon completion of the training programme