Trainee Arboriculture Surveyor

Avove; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in Yorkshire is looking for a Trainee Arboriculture Surveyor to join their 4-month structured training programme. You'll receive on-the-job training while earning, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and work outdoors at various client sites. This role is perfect for someone hardworking, eager to learn, and comfortable with physical outdoor work. The company offers a supportive culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline

Cycle to Work Scheme

Buy Holiday Scheme

Family friendly policies

Financial wellbeing programme

Onsite mental health first aiders

Volunteering days

Charity matched giving

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, just the right attitude.
• Must hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Receive comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Work towards fully funded industry qualifications.
• Transition to a full-time qualified Surveyor role upon completion.

Skills

Hardworking

Comfortable with outdoor physical work

Eager to learn

Team player

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Job description

Trainee Arboriculture Surveyor – Learn While You Earn
Location: Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 4 - Month Training Programme
Start Date: March 2025
Salary: Competitive + Career Progression

As part of our 4-month structured training programme, you'll work alongside experienced professionals learning all aspects of arboriculture. You’ll receive full training while working on the job, and you’ll be paid as you learn. This is a great chance to gain industry-recognised qualifications and work outdoors across our client sites in the Yorkshire region.

We will be holding an Introduction Day in March (date & location TBC), giving you the opportunity to meet some of our team and current trainees already working with us. This informal session will give you a feel for what it’s like to be part of the Avove Surveyor Training Programme, with a chance to ask questions and hear first-hand what the role involves.

What will your day look like…

• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring
• Fully funded industry qualifications
• A clear pathway to a full-time qualified Surveyors role on completion
• A friendly, supportive team culture with safety as a top priority
• All PPE and equipment provided
• Opportunities to progress within a growing company

About you…

You don’t need experience – just the right attitude. We want individuals who are:

• Hardworking and comfortable with outdoor, physical work
• Eager to learn new skills and develop professionally
• Team players who enjoy working in a practical, hands-on environment
• Reliable and safety-conscious
• Hold a UK driving licence

What’s in it for you…

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove…

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.