Overview
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire is open all year and offers 180 acres of beauty, inspiration and discovery. Over 42,000 plants from temperate regions around the world grow in a variety of themed landscapes. This varied and exciting role will see you assist the arb team. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Student Arborist position for a period of 24 months. This unique opportunity offers expert knowledge / guidance and training from a highly experienced head arborist and team within an internationally renowned arboretum.
Responsibilities
* The Student Arborist will be qualified with Level 2 chipper, chainsaw maintenance and felling up to 380mm. Climbing, aerial rescue and chainsaw use in a tree, training and qualifications will be given as part of the role.
* Students will be taught industry best practise in numerous arboricultural operations and basics in the plant sciences, advanced plant identification skills and practical workshops on tree and plant management.
* You\'ll contribute to the first-class maintenance of the tree collection and associated landscape ensuring that The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens achieves the highest standards of arboricultural health and safety, maintenance and presentation.
Qualifications
* A good basic knowledge of trees and plants and an enthusiasm and passion for trees and learning are prerequisite.
* The position would suit a college leaver or someone at the start of their arboricultural career.
Other
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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