Summary
As an apprentice arborist climber, you will work as part of our tree surgery team to maintain all Incommunities spaces to a high standard of appearance and safety.
Wage
£23,557 a year
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 16.00. Friday 8.00 to 15.30.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 3 November 2025
Duration
2 years
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
* As an apprentice arborist climber, you will work as part of our tree surgery team to maintain all Incommunities spaces to a high standard of appearance and safety.
* To demonstrate professionalism, follow industry best practice and safe site working practices.
* Grass cutting, strimming, hedge & tree planting and hedge cutting.
* Be responsible for carrying out regular safety inspections of all climbing equipment, PPE, saws, machinery, tools, equipment, chippers, trailers and vehicles, and will notify your line manager if anything needs repair or replacement to ensure consistency and Health & Safety.
* Confident in working within a range of locations, woodlands, private gardens with limited access and communal spaces.
* Willing to working from ropes, ladders, MEWP, (mobile elevated work platforms, harnesses).
Where you'll work
Heyford Court, Hillam Road
Bradford
BD2 1QJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
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
Full Arborist Apprenticeship Level 2.
Functional Skills where required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Maths and English (grade 2)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
You will have a passion for making a difference for our customers and communities, have a positive, team-focused attitude and embody the values and behaviours of Incommunities. You will be enthusiastic and have a willingness to learn. Happy to work outside in all weathers. Must be 18 years old by 31st October 2025 for insurance purposes.