Arborist - Apprentice

Apprentice Arborist -
Are you seeking the opportunity to gain qualifications whilst earning? Do you enjoy
the outdoors? Are you keen to learn? Are you enthusiastic and motivated?
If you identify with the above, this Apprenticeship role was made for you! This is an
outstanding opportunity with a market leader providing arboriculture services to the
private and public sector. We now seek to recruit a number of staff including
Apprentices to support this and other growing contracts nationwide.
And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career
prospects and believes in investing in its people.
Who are we?
Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.
Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK
and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and
landscaping. For more information visit (url removed). We are a
green business with "green thinking" at the core of everything we do. We have been
at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions
for the management and maintenance of the green environment.
Who are you?
Enthusiastic, hard working and enjoys working outdoors
Experience in grounds maintenance would be an advantage but not essential
as a full training schedule and apprentice scheme is provided
A full clean UK driving licence is desirable as operatives may be required to
operative ride-on mowers and drive company vehicles / tow trailers
The Opportunity
You will complete an Apprenticeship in Arboriculture - Level 2 Arborist. The duration
of the Apprenticeship is 24 months and you will spend 20% of your time training and
the rest of the time will involve
Carrying out all appropriate arboriculture and grounds maintenance
operations under close supervision across the district.
Under supervision, operating all machinery, tools and equipment in a safe and
appropriate manner, and in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations and with due regard to Health and Safety and Safe
Systems of Work, assist with basic tree inspections/surveys and learn how to
safely and appropriately use chainsaws, climb, fell and dismantle trees and
undertake aerial work.
On successfully completing your Apprenticeship we would expect to be able to offer
you continued employment and development opportunities.
What can Glendale offer you?

Competitive salary
Generous annual leave
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers,
gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day
spending
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension Scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and developmentFollow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK
We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion
and diversity
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest
opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the
process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days
then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

Location: Egerton, GB

Posted Date: 10/16/2024