Arborist Apprentice - High Wycombe
Apply From: 10/03/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Employer
John O'Conner GM Limited
Vacancy Description
As an apprentice arborist, you'll cultivate and manage trees, hedgerows, and shrubs. The work is undertaken in both rural and urban settings and includes all aspects of:
* Felling
* Preserving
* Planting and protecting trees
* Using heavy equipment
* Adhering to health and safety requirements on site
* Ground clearance
* Team work
* Chainsaw work upon cert completion
* Climbing at height
* Strimming
* Lifting and bending
* Using large and small machinery
* Fencing
* Stump grinding
* Site clearance
Please note that you will be involved in all sorts of work from tree work to grounds maintenance. A great job if you like variety.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Arborist Apprentice - High Wycombe
Employer Description
Founded in 1969, John O’Conner is a privately owned grounds maintenance company that keeps people at its heart. We are dedicated to the continuous development of each and every employee, and that commitment is reflected by the high quality services we deliver to our clients. Operating throughout the UK, we provide extensive grounds maintenance, arborist, and landscaping services to both public and private sectors.
Vacancy Location
Wycombe Air Park Booker SL7 3DP
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000307519
Key Dates
Apply From
10/03/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-03-31 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
To be confirmed
Possible Start Date
2025-04-07
Training
Training to be Provided
* Level 2 Standard Arboriculture Apprenticeship
* Weekly day release into Berkshire College of Agriculture
* Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English if you do not hold a 4 / C or above at GCSE Level or equivalent
* An assessor will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks, or more frequently if required
* Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course
* Level 2 award in safe use of brushwood chipper
* Traffic Management (NRSWA Unit 002 Signing, Lighting and Guarding) OR Sector Scheme 12D Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance
* Level 2 award in crosscutting timber using a chainsaw
* Level 2 award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm
* Level 2 award in accessing a tree using a rope and harness
* Level 3 award in aerial tree rescue operations
* Level 3 award in aerial cutting of trees using free fall techniques
* Level 2 award in safe use of mobile elevated work platform
* Level 3 award in use of a chainsaw from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
Skills Required
Communication skills, Customer care skills, Initiative, Physical fitness, Positive Attitude, Enthusiastic
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