Tracey Widdows

If you are interested in expanding your workforce and passing your skills and knowledge down to the next generation then take a look at our Arb Academy, delivering quality training across the South West. http://www.thearbacademy.co.uk/ We are now recruiting for a September intake of apprenticeships in the South Devon area so if you are interested in taking on an apprentice then please email [email protected]

The Focus Training Group are looking for a full time experienced person to train and assess Arboriculture apprentices in the new standard. You will need a positive, flexible attitude, basic IT skills and a minimum of 7-10 years’ experience working within the industry. Successful applicant will need to be flexible to travel across the South Devon region. Applicants will need to hold the following qualifications at a minimum of level 3, Chainsaw, Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Felling of trees above 380mm Climbing and aerial rescue Aerial Tree Cutting Woodchipper The following qualifications would be advantageous but not essential as training can be delivered, Assessor award Training/Teaching qualification NPTC Lantra/Assessor Instructor Qualification Brushcutting MEWPs Chainsaw from a MEWP Aerial Tree Rigging Demonstrable teaching experience in the Arb and Forestry sector, and professional credentials The successful applicant with need to undergo a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as a condition of the job offer. Salary £27,000 dependent on experience. Please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] http://www.thearbacademy.co.uk/ Closing date Friday 20th July