About
Employer description
Well established Suffolk based company with the majority of work located in and around Bury St. Edmunds, Stowmarket and Ipswich.
Main description
Care and maintenance of trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways, watercourses and power lines. The work of an Arborist involves diverse activities such as chainsaw work, aerial tree work, pruning, dismantling of trees and using machinery.
What you'll do at work
- All aspects of tree surgery
- Climbing and Felling
- Reduction
- Groundwork
- Logging
- Chipping
- Landscape gardening
- Fencing
- Patio work
- Garden maintenance
- Hedge trimming
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WRITTLE COLLEGE LIMITED
Training course
Arborist (level 2)
Training schedule
Arborist Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- You will work for 35 hours a week but some overtime may be required to complete a job
- Weekend work is optional - There is a close down of approx 10 days over Christmas and New Year.
- Based at: Burnt House Farm, Moats Tye, Stowmarket IP14 2HA
- You will attend Writtle College, Lordship Road, Chelmsford CM1 3RR from 9am-5pm one day a week
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 2 or E) Maths (grade 2 or E)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Conscientious
Other requirements
- All work is outdoors in all weathers apart from extreme conditions.
- Must be committed to completing the apprenticeship and comfortable working at height.
- This is a physical job.
- Our base is not accessible by public transport and it will not be practical to cycle in poor weather.
Future prospects
Dependent on progress and ability
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 22/10/2025
Salary
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Location
This job is located in Stowmarket, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
