Arborist Apprenticeship Level 2
SKY HIGH TREE & GROUND MAINTENANCE SERVICES LIMITED
Rotherham (S62 6JL)
Closes in 22 days (Sunday 15 February 2026)
Posted on 23 January 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an Apprentice Arborist/Tree Surgeon Climber to join our growing team. At Sky High Services, you’ll work on a range of projects from site clearances and tree reductions to emergency works and detailed tree inspections, you’ll be an important part of a team that delivers safe, high-quality results every time.
- Wage
-
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Arborist (level 2)
- Hours
-
Mon to Fri 6.30am to 4.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
-
Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
-
2 years
- Positions available
-
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- We’re looking for an Apprentice Arborist/Tree Surgeon Climber to join our growing team.
- At Sky High Services, you’ll work on a range of projects across highways, railways, commercial and domestic sites. From site clearances and tree reductions to emergency works and detailed tree inspections, you’ll be an important part of a team that delivers safe, high-quality results every time.
- As you progress through your training you’ll be learning to climb, using a range of arborist equipment and techniques, and working alongside skilled machine operators and grounds workers. We’re looking for someone who’s not afraid to get stuck in and who takes pride in doing a proper job.
- Join a no-nonsense, reliable team – we work hard, respect each other, and take pride in what we do.
- Safety and quality at the heart of everything – you’ll have the right gear, training, and support to do your best work.
- Local roots, wide reach, working across South Yorkshire and beyond on varied and interesting projects.
- Room to grow – learn from experienced team members and take on new challenges in tree work and beyond.
What You’ll Need:
- A strong work ethic and reliability – showing up and doing what you say you’ll do.
- The motivation and discipline to complete the apprenticeship study work in a timely manner.
- Good level of physical fitness – this work can be demanding but rewarding.
Where you'll work
Sky High Tree Services, The Gateway Industrial Estate
Rotherham
S62 6JL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely
- Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans
- Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations
- Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control
- Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery
- Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.)
- Recognise a variety of tree species using common names
- Carry out a range of formative pruning operations
- Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut).
- Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter.
- Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations
- Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness
- Work safely at height in the tree under supervision
- Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required.
- Recognise health and safety needs onsite and work safely
- Complete site-specific risk assessments and emergency action plans
- Select appropriate equipment for tree work operations
- Set out workplace signage (highway & non highway) and assists with traffic control
- Process tree work arisings using appropriate machinery
- Maintain and take appropriate care of tools, equipment and other onsite factors (such as customer or public buildings etc.)
- Recognise a variety of tree species using common names
- Carry out a range of formative pruning operations
- Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut).
- Fell and process small trees up to 380mm diameter.
- Support aerial tree workers with transfer of equipment for aerial tree work operations
- Perform an aerial rescue of colleague from a rope and harness
- Work safely at height in the tree under supervision
- Communicate technical information about arboricultural operations to fellow team members, clients and other stakeholders as required.
Training schedule
- Full Arborist Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills where required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
You will need a good level of physical fitness and be prepared to work outside in all weathers.
About this employer
About Sky High… Since the establishment of a small, yet reputable company in 2014 Sky High Tree & Ground Maintenance Services LTD have gone from strength to strength. Our rapid yet sustainable expansion has now enabled us to reach a position where we are servicing industry leaders within the commercial and residential construction industry, throughout the north of England. We also provide regular professional services for the largest arboriculture and horticulture provider in the UK while also delivering emergency and project-based services for a number of Local Authorities. We are based in South Yorkshire but cover the whole of the north of England and the Midlands.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity to be a full-time arborist upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. On going training with the opportunity to progress.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010400.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Sunday 15 February 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.