Trainee Arborist: Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre Forest District Council is seeking a Trainee Arborist to join the team and assist current arborists in maintaining trees in open spaces and serving council customers. The role offers career progression from Band 1 to Band 3 with salary progression and formal qualifications.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, safety, equipment maintenance, public interaction, and supporting a tree replacement program. The role requires flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of relevant NPTC qualifications and practical experience.
• Ability to work in varied environments including parks and nature reserves.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out tree-related tasks to high standards with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team has correct equipment on the truck for the day.
• Help keep the work site safe throughout the day.
• Maintain equipment such as chainsaws and woodchippers on an ongoing basis.
• Interact with the public when working in open spaces to explain work being done.
• Assist the team with the council's tree replacement program.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexible working hours

Education

NPTC 203 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations

NPTC 204 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

NPTC 303 Aerial Tree Rigging

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Woodchipper operation

Job description

Wyre Forest District Council is seeking a Trainee Arborist to join the team and assist current arborists in maintaining trees in open spaces and serving council customers. The role offers career progression from Band 1 to Band 3 with salary progression and formal qualifications.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, safety, equipment maintenance, public interaction, and supporting a tree replacement program. The role requires flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings.