Arborist / Forestry Apprentice
Company
Location
Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
3/26/2025
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Description
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Highways & Streetscene
Hours
37 hours
Number of Jobs
Numerous
Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Position type
Apprenticeship
Grade
Apprentice - £11.93 per hour
Salary
£11.93 per hour
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council Apprenticeships – building a future workforce
Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life - thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.
To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.
Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career.
You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, sponsored to undertake an industry recognised qualification and benefit from our extensive wraparound support.
We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.
Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school and college leavers to those looking to re-train into a different career.
Vacancies are advertised all year round on the council’s job site -
If you require further information about the role, please contact Joanne Barnes or Suzy Hodgson on 01484 221000 or email
Please note you are only eligible to apply for this role if:
As An /Arborist You Will Learn How To
We’d like to hear from you if you are:
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
27 April 2025, 11:55 PM
Important Information
Job Profile/description
Additional document 1
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Highways & Streetscene
Hours
37 hours
Number of Jobs
Numerous
Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Position type
Apprenticeship
Grade
Apprentice - £11.93 per hour
Salary
£11.93 per hour
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council Apprenticeships – building a future workforce
Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life - thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.
To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.
Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career.
You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, sponsored to undertake an industry recognised qualification and benefit from our extensive wraparound support.
We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.
Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school and college leavers to those looking to re-train into a different career.
Vacancies are advertised all year round on the council’s job site -
If you require further information about the role, please contact Joanne Barnes or Suzy Hodgson on 01484 221000 or email
Please note you are only eligible to apply for this role if:
- You have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years (there are some exceptions to this, so applicants will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis as required.
- You are not in full time compulsory education.
- You are able to meet the entry requirements of the qualification and to undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course.
As An /Arborist You Will Learn How To
- Use and maintain a chainsaw
- Fell and process trees
- Climb trees using a rope and harness, and using elevated platforms
- Learn to recognise different types of trees and shrubs
- Identify and manage pests, diseases and tree defects
We’d like to hear from you if you are:
- Interested in tree care and maintenance
- Able to work at heights
- Wanting to continue to develop educationally while learning on the job
- Good at working as part of a team
- 2 GCSEs in Maths and English
- To demonstrate an interest in tree maintenance
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of health and safety and how it applies to the role
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and career development
- Excellent pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working.
- We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
27 April 2025, 11:55 PM
Important Information
Job Profile/description
Additional document 1
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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