Trainee Arborist

Recreational Services; Hastings; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Tools & PPE

Training & advancement

30 years industry leader

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Trainee Arborist to join the Hastings team. Based at the Hastings depot, you will learn day-to-day arb duties under the Team Manager, assisting with pruning, shaping, tree care, removals and equipment maintenance.

You will work hands-on within a supportive team, with opportunities to progress through internal and external training as the company operates across New Zealand and Australia. Drug test may apply.

Qualifications

• Entry level or starting L3/L4 while working.
• Commitment to working safely for yourself, teammates and community.
• Full Class 1 drivers license; Class 2 advantageous for manual driving.
• Reliable, punctual, cooperative with good communication and records.
• Committed to being part of a wider team with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, shaping and tree care, tree removals, and tree reductions.
• Maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Support arb team in day-to-day maintenance and responses.
• Collaborate with team and learn across responsibilities.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Communication

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Tools

Manual vehicle driving

Job description

We are looking for a Trainee Arborist to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Based at our Hastings depot, you will be reporting to the Team Manager, contributing to the arb team's day-to-day maintenance and response excellence.

You will maintain a hands-on approach while working closely with the team and learning about all areas of responsibility which include but not limited pruning, shaping and tree care, tree removals, tree reductions and maintenance of all tools and equipment.

What we're looking for:

• Entry level or starting L3 and L4 while working
• You will demonstrate a positive attitude towards working safely for yourself, team mates and community members
• Full Class 1 drivers licence, Class 2 would be advantageous with confidence driving a manual vehicle
• You will be reliable, punctual, cooperative, and maintain positive working relationshipsYou will have excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• You will be committed to being part of a wider team with a strong work ethic

What's on offer:

As well as being part company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years, other benefits include:

• An annual $300 wellness benefit, after qualifying period
• Tools of the trade including uniform, PPE and a work phone permitted for personal use
• Learning and development opportunities such as internal and external training and the opportunities for advancement within the team and wider company
• The opportunity to work for a company that has been an industry leader for 30 years operating in both New Zealand and Australia

About us:

Green by Nature is a business that specialises in Sports Turf Management, Full Facility Parks Maintenance, Landscaping and Horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and our communities.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Trainee Arborist • Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ