Arborist Apprentice

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 Arborist Apprentice to join our dynamic Sheffield team.

Job Title: Arborist Apprentice – Level 2

Duration: 21 months

Starting Salary: £23,926 (subject to 2025 review)

Working Hours: Mon -Fri 09:00 - 17:00

Location: Olive Grove, Sheffield, S2 3GE

Follow this link to find out more about the course - Arborist / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

What You’ll Do:

• Working as part of a small team, you’ll be responsible to carry out all aspects of highways tree maintenance.
• Use of chainsaws
• Tree climbing and aerial rescue.
• Storm clearance
• Stump grinding.
• Tree planting and young tree maintenance.
• Operate light plant and power tools.
• Drive, operate vehicles, plant, machinery as required.
• Install and maintain traffic management systems.
• Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be expected/requested.
• Undertake vehicle and small plant checks.

• subcontractors, the emergency services, the public, clients and customers.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications

• Level 1 in English and Maths, or GCSE in grade of 2-3 (E-D)
• Candidates without Level 1 in English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment

Skills

• Full driving license.
• Basic knowledge of gardening and horticulture operations
• Customer Care
• Ability to carry out specific tasks with minimum supervision.
• Passion for developing your skills both professional and personally.
• Ability to operate light plant and equipment and wheeled tractors.
• Awareness of customer care, dealing with the public and customers and or their agents
• Have the enthusiasm to be part of a high performing team and a drive for success.

Experience

• Sound knowledge of H&S as it applied within the Arboriculture Maintenance operations including required competency skills certification for task employed to undertake.
• General awareness of requirements with regards to working on site with children.
• Use of pesticides (desirable)
• Use of chain saws, including tree surgery
• Used to working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Behavioural competencies

• Good communicator
• Ability to supervise other team members.
• Awareness of customer care, dealing with the public and customers and or their agents

Technical Competencies

• Personal Highways Safety
• Emergency first aid a work (HSE)
• Environmental Awareness too box talk
• Medicals – other

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jude Palomeras, our recruiter for this role, at jude.palomeras@amey.co.uk.

If interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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