Trainee Arborist

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We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified
Trainee Arborist to join our established Arb Rail team across the team across the Western and Wessex regions covering Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.

You will work in a team that is responsible for all aspects of arboriculture work along Rail and independent client sites including felling, pruning, crown lifting, reduction, thinning, and maintenance duties such as strimming and enabling works for future inspections of assets.

For this position, you will ideally have some work experience in tree works and climbing via your studies.

You will also need to be an accomplished climber and able to adhere to strict health and safety procedures whilst working to tight deadlines.

As part of the team, we will invest in you and work together through development and upskilling where needed in the future

This role does involve an element of travelling but this will be paid by the company.

Who we're looking for:

To be successful in this role you will to have completed a level 2 or 3 Technical certificate in Arboriculture or an Arborist apprenticeship.

You'll need recent climbing experience alongside a dedicated, can-do attitude.

You will be able to use your own initiative and collaborate in a wider team to complete works, safely, on time, and to the highest possible standard.

With contracts spanning the region, you must be willing to travel when required.

We'd love to hear from you if you feel your values match with ours.

You would also need some or all, of the following:

• Full, valid driving license

CS30

• Maintain The Chainsaw

CS3

• Fell Small Trees

CS3

• Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue

CS3

• Operate The Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
• NPTC Brush cutter
• NPTC Hedge trimmer
• PTS ticket but we can train you on this as part of your induction plan

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment, and rewarding our employees for their hard work.

We offer a wide-ranging benefits program, supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded 'worldclass' status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the 'Top 100 Large Companies to Work For' league table.
• Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
• We inclusively support 'The Race at Work Charter', 'Ban the Box', 'The Armed Forces Covenant' and are 'Disability Confident'
• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration
• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.

Everyone is welcome. We're embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we'll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we're stronger.

**#INDHP

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