Advice for a newb!

[new_fella]

Hi everyone im brand new to this whole Arb business but i need your help if you're willing!!

 

I am currently un-experienced in this field of work but want to get into it in any way possible. Im contacting local tree surgery firms and giving them CV's etc but have had no joy so far. Ive signed up for a Chainsaw and Cross Cutting course with Writtle College in Chelmsford and have been told that Ill need to bring my own chainsaw safety boots.

 

I therefore have two questions, firstly what is the best way to get into this field of work apart from doing what i am currently doin? And secondly, in regards to chainsaw boots, I have got a pair of DeWalt steel toe capped/ steel soled high-top boots for my current job, will these be sufficient or do i need specific ones as all the ones ive seen arent much different to the boots i own!

 

Any advice/ response will be greatly appreciated

[monkey boys]

as for the boots nope sorry m8 need chainsaw boots

[Stephen Blair]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/employment/17497-groundsman-needed.html

 

 

If you can make my first post on this link above into your CV, and guarantee you will follow it to the letter then you will get a start with any company straight away. Safety boots are easy, the cheapest are called ELTON, go onto F R jones website to the right of the screen and order them, this can be done and be at your door for thursday morning.

There is the ARB world you see in a magazine and then there is the real world of tree work, once you can do the latter, you can dress and look like the first.

The APF is on from tomorrow till satuarday, there you can go and look at all the toys we use daily.

I am not going to tell you what it is, just use google and some initiative, simples. All the best.

[new_fella]

cool cheers for the advice, ill get on buyin the boots now! Thanks for the link, very helpful and quite entertaining to read!! Sounds like groundwork is like some sort of military hazing The hours and work load arent an issue, i currently do long, mostly unsociable hours with lots of heavy lifting etc so that aspect wont be an issue. Hopefully something will come out of applying to so many firms, and if not ill have to keep on trying! Thanks for the advice, much appreciated

[new_fella]

and also, while your attention is on this thread, ive looked at F R Jones and Son as instructed, and found a pair of Cofra Force Class 1 Chainsaw Boots, are these worth a purchase? Ive looked up the description and they sound pretty impressive but obviously some more knowledgable advice would be helpful as i dont want to waste money (The course has sucked up most of my cash!!) thanks again

[Frank]

Doing what your doing is fine. Applying to local tree firms. Having even the basic chainsaw course behind will stand you in better stead for getting a call back. Supplying your own PPE ( personal protective equipment) is even better. This will include chainsaw protective boots, trousers and gloves. You will also need a helmet with ear defenders and a visor. All this stuff isn't cheap. However in your current position, I would advise buying the very cheapest available, as you might find you can't get any work ( recession) or may find you hate it.

Constantly harrasing companies and offering free labour for days in return for experience and some basic knowledge would be a great way to get our foot in the door, so to speak.

 

Good luck.

[Frank]

Also, showing on your Arbtalk profile where you are from or based would be a good way of letting people know you are there and willing.

[new_fella]

cool thanks alot Darren, loving how helpful everyone has been so far!!

[Frank]

That's what this forum is about mate.

[new_fella]

what is the verdict on the Cofra Force Class 1 Chainsaw Boots? The description sounds impressive but has anyone got anything good or bad to say about them cos obviously i dont want to waste my money