Arborist Apprentice

Summary

Kickstart your career with hands-on experience. Apply now for our exciting apprentice vacancy and learn from industry experts while you earn. We have a growing list of staff who have successfully completed their apprenticeship at Writtle, and we want the right candidate to continue this exciting trend.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pay will be reviewed at the end of the first year then salary will increase for Year 2. The level of increase will entirely depend on the candidates Year 1 performance and progress.

Training course

Arborist (level 2)

Hours

7am start, usually back to the yard by 3pm. Attending Writtle College one day a week 9am-4pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 10 August 2025

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

Using a chipper
Hedge cutting
Keeping site areas clear
Tool maintenance
Learning the basics of using machinery and climbing whilst under supervision

Where you'll work

Hatfield Regis Grange
Hatfield Broad Oak
Bishop's Stortford
CM22 7JZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WRITTLE COLLEGE LIMITED

Your training course

Arborist (level 2)

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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.

Your training plan

Start time at the yard is 7am with no set finish time. Usually back to the yard at the end of the day by 3pm. Yard located at Hatfield Broad Oak. 40 hr working week. You will attend Writtle College (CM1 3RR) one day a week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 2 or E)
Maths (grade 2 or E)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working
Physical fitness
Good attitude
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Working outdoors and working from height.

About this company

Walker Tree Care is a dynamic and forward thinking company committed to delivering a high quality, professional service to both domestic and commercial clients. With a strong focus on professional development and customer satisfaction, we blend experience with fresh ideas to drive growth and success for our clients and our team.

After this apprenticeship

After Year 2, you should be fully qualified and confident in all tasks. A full-time contract will be offered.

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