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Apprentice Arborist

Neil Shadbolt Tree Surgery LTD · Dunstable · posted 28 April 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Arborist (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Be involved with loading all equipment required for each day
  • Be present for risk assessment and work briefing
  • Assist with setting up the work site e.g signs and bollards, notifying customers and or members of the public
  • Assist with the tree work operations and assist with clearing all the debris from site Including operating the chipper
  • Help to clear the site and leave no trace of tree and make sure all tools and equipment are loaded for return to the yard
  • Assist with maintenance, cleaning and documenting of all equipment, machinery and vehicles

Your training

Attend BCA once a fortnight.

Spend the rest of the time at place of employment.

Where it leads

Possible permanent employment and even further education prospect.

About Neil Shadbolt Tree Surgery LTD

We are a small family run company with over 40 years of experience within the arboricultural industry. Providing tree surgery across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

We have Arb Association accreditation.

Things to consider

  • Applicants must be drivers with access to their own vehicle in order to commute to the workplace and to college when required
  • Must be physically fit and good with working outdoors
  • Applicants must live within a 1 hour 30 minute driving distance from our workplace. Applications from candidates outside this range will not be considered

Skills they're looking for

Team workingPhysical fitnessReliableFull, Clean Driving LicenseKeen to LearnMechanical Minded

Where you'll work

  • 18 BOWLAND CRESCENT, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3QD

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