Job description
THE EMPLOYER IS: JOHN COURTNEY TREE SURGERY LTD. As a Trainee Tree Surgeon, you will be assisting and learning from qualified Tree Surgeons. You will undertake ground-based duties and be provided full training to complete the duties of the position. Opportunities are available for further training. Jobs are based in Enniskillen depot & Lisburn depot. Salary dependent on abilities/experience, starting salaries listed.
Responsibilities
* Assisting in tree pruning, felling, and maintenance.
* Learning and applying tree surgery techniques under the supervision of experienced professionals.
* Operating and maintaining equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and other arboricultural tools.
* Carrying out safety checks on equipment and work sites.
* Following health and safety guidelines and best practices.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Ability to work at heights essential.
* Driver’s licence advantageous.
* Ability to work on your own and within a team is essential.
* All training will be provided.
Desirable Skills
* Experience or qualifications in chainsaw use.
* Trailer test.
Further Information
THE EMPLOYER IS: JOHN COURTNEY TREE SURGERY LTD. JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information. Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Benefits include: 28 days holidays or equivalent. Company pension scheme. Opportunities for further training and promotion.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.