Arborist Apprentice - Level 2
TOM BOSWELL TREE SERVICES LTD · London · W3 0JH
About the role
🌳 Apprentice Arborist 🌳
Ready for an outdoor career that actually goes somewhere? 🚀 At Tom Boswell Trees, we're all about nurturing trees and green spaces for the future. We're a forward-thinking crew who value our people, champion development, and take massive pride in delivering top-notch work. We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic Apprentice Arborist to join our awesome, experienced team and level up your skills for a killer career in tree surgery.
Why join the Tom Boswell Trees crew?
- Epic Career Progression 📈: Grow your skills, aim for qualified arborist roles, with salaries kicking off from £35,000 per year.
- Earn While You Learn 💰: Get real-world experience while smashing your Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship.
- Supportive Team Vibes 🤗: Work with seasoned pros who'll guide you, help you grow, and boost your confidence.
- Travel Support 🚗: We've got your back with a travel subsidy of up to £25 per month.
- Seriously Varied Outdoor Work ☀️: No two days are ever the same – prepare for adventure!
- Long-Term Career Goals 🌱: Develop specialist skills and climb the ranks within our company.
What will you be up to?
As an Apprentice Arborist, you'll be shadowing experienced tree surgeons, absorbing the practical skills and knowledge needed to tackle tree care safely and effectively.
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
- Back up qualified arborists and climbers during tree surgery ops.
- Help out with tree maintenance, stump grinding, and other cool arboricultural tasks.
- Learn to boss around, look after, and maintain specialist tools and equipment.
- Run routine checks on vehicles and gear to keep them tip-top.
- Stick to health and safety rules like glue to keep everyone safe.
- Be a legend in the team, delivering awesome work and making customers happy.
- Show up for apprenticeship training and nail all the learning and assessments.
- Level up your skills, confidence, and industry know-how with top-notch support.
Who are we looking for?
Zero experience? No sweat! We’re looking for someone with the right attitude and a serious hunger to learn.
Ideally, you'll be:
- Stoked about working outdoors and have a passion for trees and the environment.
- Reliable, a hard worker, and keen to pick up new skills.
- A positive team player who thrives working with others.
- Comfortable with getting hands-on and doing physical work.
- Open to feedback and eager to develop.
- Driven to build a lasting career in arboriculture.
Your future starts NOW! 🌟 This isn't just about a qualification. It's your chance to join a solid company, learn from the best, and build a career with serious earning potential. If you're ready to put in the work, soak up new skills, and become part of a legendary team, hit us up! 👇
Key responsibilities
- Supporting qualified arborists and climbers during tree surgery operations
- Assisting with tree maintenance, stump grinding and other arboricultural activities
- Learning how to use, maintain and care for specialist tools and equipment
- Carrying out routine vehicle and equipment safety checks
- Following health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment