Trainee Tree Surgeon

**About the job**

This is a two-year training post to learn all aspects of the Tree Surgery role. Starting as a specialist Groundsman, you will progress to Arborist Climber if you have the interest and potential.

The work spans a wide range of practical tree surgery tasks for both commercial and domestic customers.

**The role involves but is not limited to**:

- Preparation and loading up accurately and efficiently from our base near Basingstoke
- Safe and tidy customer site set-up and exit
- Risk assessment and method planning
- Completing aspects of practical tree work from the ground, including pruning and felling, tree planting, shrub/hedge reduction and vegetation clearance
- Safe use of a wide range of hand tools and powered equipment including brush chippers, chainsaws, pole saws, hedge trimmers and leaf blowers
- Supporting the Arborist Climber from the ground using roping and rigging techniques
- Completing safety and maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment; recording and reporting in writing
- Communicating effectively and professionally with other team members, customers and the public

This is a permanent position 40 hours a week (Mon-Fri 7.30am - 4.30pm).

**Skills and Experience**

Full training will be given but it’s essential that you are interested in and committed to building an exciting career in the sector, and have experience of:

- Working in a team, achieving outcomes together with a group of others
- Completing tasks needing a good level of physical fitness; you must be willing and able to work outdoors
- Communicating openly and clearly with others (team members and customers), verbally and in writing

**Benefits**
- Time and financial support for relevant industry training leading to recognised, specific NPTC and LLantra qualifications (c. 8 days external training) and daily on-the-job training and mentoring from an experienced, friendly and welcoming team
- 29 days paid holiday (includes x8 Bank Holidays)
- All PPE and uniform
- Profit-related bonus (after qualifying period)
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Annual Team Development Day and team social events
- Opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates of pay
- Opportunity to progress in the role

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to Commute:

- Basingstoke (required)

Work Location: In person