Apprentice Tree Surgeon

JSB Tree Surgery

Loughborough (LE11 1AW)

Closes in 11 days (Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 April 2026

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Summary

We are a well-established company in Loughborough, covering residential and commercial properties for all aspects of tree care, be that general pruning of shrubs and bushes, to working on trees within conservation areas. The successful applicant will learn all aspects of working within a professional environment, working to professional standards.

• Wage:

  £16,185 a year

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  Hourly pay is £8.30.

• Training course: Arborist (level 2)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 07.30 - 16.00, 1-hour lunch break. 1-day to be at college (4 days at work).

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 18 May 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• 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

• The apprentice will learn all aspects of working within a professional environment, working to professional standards
• In particular this position is for a professional climber to learn how to safely and competently fell, reduce, dismantle, prune and pollard trees to a bs3998 2010 standard
• The apprentice will work as part of a team of arborists, working within the residential and commercial sectors of the industry
• The apprentice will develop knowledge of the practical skills involved, customer service, health and safety on site, and knowledge of tree species and their correct management
• The apprentice will be trained alongside experienced and fully qualified climbing arborists, whilst learning a professional approach to the trade

Where you'll work

JSB Tree Surgery
Lisle Street
Loughborough
LE11 1AW

Training

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

Training provider

DCG

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

Arborist Level 2.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 2/E or above or equivalent)
• Maths (grade 2/E or above or equivalent)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Physical fitness
• Hard working
• Ambitious
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Eye for detail
• Polite
• Presentable
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Other requirements

Hard work in all types of weather. Please be expected to work come rain, wind, snow. You will learn to work at height with dangerous machinery. This role is physically demanding, and strong work ethic, teamwork and an ability to communicate with other team members and clients is needed. The successful applicant would be expected to get to the work yard at Lisle Street in Loughborough for 0730, they would also be expected to arrange their own travel to/from DCG. Punctuality and reliability are a must. Applicants will interview onsite, please turn up prepared to work.

About this employer

We are a well established company in Loughborough, covering residential and commercial properties for all aspects of tree care, be that general pruning of shrubs and bushes, to working on trees within conservation areas.

https://www.jsbtreesurgery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

All bank holidays off. The business is closed over Christmas/new year period.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion there is further scope to gain further qualifications to work in other sectors of the arboricultural industry, for example utility work.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Lauren Stapleton

lauren.stapleton@derby-college.ac.uk

01332387420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026602.

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Closes in 11 days (Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59pm)