Opportunity information
Salary £320 per week
Duration 18 months
Advert closing date 19/07/2026
Description
As an Apprentice Arborist, you will learn to carry out vegetation management around overhead power lines, including tree pruning, felling and clearance operations. Working alongside experienced teams, you’ll develop practical skills, gain industry qualifications and learn safe working practices.
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
Peronal Qualities
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and safe working practices.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physically fit and prepared for demanding manual work.
- Able to follow instructions and learn from experienced colleagues.
- Good communication skills and a professional manner.
- Motivated and hardworking with a strong work ethic.
- Calm and responsible when working in potentially hazardous environments.
- Demonstrates care, attention to detail, and pride in the quality of work.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work locations and tasks.
- Shows respect for colleagues, customers, members of the public, and the environment.
- Keen interest in arboriculture, forestry, landscaping, or outdoor work.
- Willing to travel and work at different sites as required.
- Able to remain focused and productive when carrying out repetitive tasks.
Entry requirements
GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 3) desirable
Training to be provided
Full Arborist level 2 Apprenticeship
Functional Skills where required
Things to consider
Must be prepared to work outside in all weathers.
Must be prepared to work at heights.
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
Arborist Roles can progress into:
Surveying
Operations Management
Trainer / Assessing
Consultancy
Hours per week 40
Working week Monday to Friday 7:30 to 16:30
Apprenticeship standard Arborist (Level 2)
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, IP9 2JN
