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Trainee Arborist Learn While You Earn
Location: Shropshire & Northwest England
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 12-Month Training Programme
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive + Career Progression
As part of our 12-month structured training programme, you'll work alongside experienced professionals learning all aspects of arboriculture, from tree care and maintenance to the safe use of specialist equipment. Youll receive full training while working on the job, and youll be paid as you learn. This is a great chance to gain industry-recognised qualifications, and work outdoors across our client sites in the Shropshire and Northwest regions.
We will be holding an Introduction Day in mid-August 2025 at our Head Office in Chorley, giving you the opportunity to meet some of our team and current trainees already working with us. This informal session will give you a feel for what its like to be part of the Avove Arborist Training Programme, with a chance to ask questions and hear first-hand what the role involves. Following the introduction, well be conducting on-site interviews for those interested in joining the programme, a perfect first step towards a career in arboriculture with us.
What Will Your Day Look Like
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring
- Fully funded industry qualifications (including chainsaw use, climbing, and more)
- A clear pathway to a full-time qualified arborist role on completion
- A friendly, supportive team culture with safety as a top priority
- All PPE and equipment provided
- Opportunities to progress within a growing company
About You
You dont need experience just the right attitude. We want individuals who are:
- Hardworking and comfortable with outdoor, physical work
- Eager to learn new skills and develop professionally
- Team players who enjoy working in a practical, hands-on environment
- Reliable and safety-conscious
- Ability to work with heights
- Hold a UK driving licence
Whats In It For You
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Buy Holiday Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
- We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
About Avove
Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment.
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join usand take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.
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