Arborist Apprenticeship Level 2

idverde Ltd

St Helens (WA10 5QG)

Closes in 19 days (Sunday 22 March 2026)

Posted on 23 February 2026

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Summary

At idverde, we provide a range of arboriculture operations including tree removals, crown thinning, reductions, lifting, dead wooding and tree planting as well as ongoing tree maintenance. We are now looking for an Apprentice Arborist to join our team in St Helens.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30 to 16.00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the maintenance, care and removal of trees and shrubs.
  • Learn to identify tree species and assess their health and safety.
  • Perform pruning, trimming and planting of trees under supervision.
  • Safely operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, wood chippers, and climbing gear. (These tickets will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.
  • Assist with tree climbing and aerial lift operations.
  • Learn and follow industry safety standards and procedures.
  • Clean up job sites, including the removal of debris and wood.
  • Support the arborist team in diagnosing tree diseases, pests, and other health concerns.

Requirements:

  • A genuine interest in tree care and the environment.
  • Willingness to learn and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour.
  • Basic understanding of tools and machinery (training provided).
  • Strong attention to detail and a safety-conscious mindset.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.

 

Where you'll work

Idverde, Catchdale Moss Farm
St Helens
WA10 5QG

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)

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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.

Training schedule

  • Full Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship.
  • Functional skills where required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must be prepared to work outside in all weathers. Please be sure that you are able to travel to the work address. The salary is the National Minimum Wage. The salary quoted is for 16 to 18-year-olds and will rise in accordance with age. You will require a DBS check if successful.

About this employer

idverde is the UK & Europe’s leading provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation projects. From advice through to maintenance, our teams can support professional open space management, landscape design and creation, grounds maintenance, tree surgery, civil engineering, arboriculture, sports surfaces, biodiversity management, waterways management, and much more.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress within idverde upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017330.

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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 22 March 2026)

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