Job Description
Vacancy for an enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to assist a skilled team of arborists in carrying out a variety of tree work that will include aerial work, felling, general tree surgery work site tasks and yard duties. The successful applicants will be working with an experienced team who will mentor the successful candidates in all aspects of arboriculture. Due to the nature of the role you will need to be enthusiastic, hardworking and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions as necessary.
Tasks will vary but will include:
- Safe use and maintenance of chainsaws and other cutting equipment
- Safe climbing of trees using rope/harness and the use of elevated platforms
- Recognising differing trees and shrubs and identifying and managing of pests, diseases and tree defects
- Yard maintenance and logging
Personal Qualities :
- A genuine interest in own development and keen to learn/progress
- An interest in working within the land based and environmental sector
- Able to carry out the physical aspects of the job role (moving/cutting branches etc.)
- Confident with working from heights
- Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- A friendly, customer focused, approach to all work based tasks
Skills Required :
- Good communication skills, capable of following instructions
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety
- Good adaptable practical skills
- Good team skills but capable of using own initiative when necessary
Future Prospects :
Dartmoor Tree Surgeons are keen to develop and progress the successful applicants with possible promotion prospects on successful complete of apprenticeship.
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