- East Suffolk Services, Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2EF
- £25,545 per annum
- 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Permanent
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 24 days a year, increasing to 27 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
- NEST pension scheme
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes
Trainee Arborist - Lowestoft, United Kingdom - Suffolk County Council
Description
Do you have a keen interest in Arboriculture and are motivated to learn? If so, we may have an opportunity for you
East Suffolk Services is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join East Suffolk Services Grounds and Public Open Spaces Team as a Trainee Arborist.
Your role
As part of our Grounds Team, you will support qualified arborists delivering the arboricultural service across East Suffolk whilst undertaking NPTC training and assessments to gain practical qualifications in arboriculture.
You will be involved in varied types of tree works this includes pruning, crown reductions and assisting with large tree removals and sectional take downs.
What you will need
You will be a well-motivated team player, with the desire to achieve high standards.
You will have a full UK driving license and be prepared to undertake relevant training and assessments.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Here are some of the main benefits: