Arborist Apprenticeship - Exeter - Closing 26/08/21

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Arboricultural Apprentice

 

Employer University of Exeter

Location Exeter

Salary The starting salary will be Apprentice grade B on £18,031 progressing to £18,139

Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme.

 

The successful candidate will join of a small team of supportive and enthusiastic arborists who are responsible for all aspects of looking after the University’s trees, both historically important as well as newly planted specimens. You will become familiar with all aspects of modern equipment and techniques developing into a highly competent and important member of the wider Grounds team. The University campuses provide an excellent learning opportunity due to the diversity of tree species and the time allowed to conduct best practice keeping the trees best interest as the driver for our activities.

 

The work of an arborist involves diverse activities such as chainsaw work, aerial tree work, pruning, dismantling and using appropriate machinery.  You will also get involved in other grounds related work.

 

Our ideal candidate will be good with working at heights, enthusiastic, reliable, hard-working, considerate, a team player and have a willingness to learn but most of all enjoy their chosen career path and the realisation of the benefits their activities brings to the wider university population and the environment. This position does not require any initial qualification or experience of arboriculture but a keen interest in trees and their benefits is very important. As part of the selection process a tree climbing taster session will be organised by Lynher Training.

 

Find out more details and apply:

https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=427281WnFi&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USA