Arborist Apprentice
Broadleaf Midlands Tree Care LTD · Coalville · posted 8 September 2026
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Working alongside experienced arborists, the apprentice will gain practical experience in ground based and, when ready and appropriately trained, aerial tree-work operations. No two days are exactly the same, but duties will include:
- Assisting with safe site set up, risk controls, exclusion zones and job tidy up
- Learning to use, inspect and care for arboricultural tools, PPE, equipment and plant under supervision
- Supporting ground operations, including handling brash, assisting the team, feeding the chipper when trained and maintaining an organised work area
- Developing an understanding of trees, pruning, wildlife considerations and the standards expected in professional tree care
- Completing apprenticeship learning alongside practical on the job training and regular support from the Broadleaf team
- Progressing towards climbing and aerial tree work skills when competence, training and safety requirements have been met
Your training
Arborist Level 2.
Where it leads
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Arborist role with Broadleaf Midlands Tree Care. With continued safe working, practical competence, reliability and successful completion of relevant training, there may be opportunities to develop towards Senior Arborist/Lead Climber and, in time, Team Leader roles. Progression will depend on performance, business need and available opportunities.
About Broadleaf Midlands Tree Care LTD
Broadleaf Midlands Tree Care is a growing, family run tree care
business based in Shepshed, Leicestershire. We provide
professional tree surgery, hedge maintenance, stump removal,
tree planting and commercial tree care services across
Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands.
Our small team works for homeowners, businesses, schools,
estates and other commercial clients. We are known for safe
working, high quality workmanship, tidy sites and friendly
customer service. We are committed to developing good people
and giving them the opportunity to build a long term career in
arboriculture.
Things to consider
This is a practical, outdoor role based from our unit in Shepshed, with travel to domestic and commercial work sites across Leicestershire and the East Midlands in company vehicles. The work involves early starts, working in varied weather conditions, manual handling, using PPE and working around machinery and equipment. Safety is central to everything we do, so the successful applicant must be willing to follow training, safe systems of work and instructions from the team leader. The role is 37.5 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent) — desired
Where you'll work
- Spring Barrow Lodge, Swannymote Road, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5UT
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