The Role: This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced and successful team with a reputation for providing high quality training. Working 37 hours per week the role entails the delivery of training/instructing on our range of short courses both to our learners, as well as our commercial clients. The role also involves working with the Apprenticeship team to guide our growing number of apprentices through their programme. This will involve visits to the apprentice’s work places to carry out regular reviews.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in arboriculture or forestry together with proven training experience and at least 3 years’ industry experience. The majority of short courses involve the preparation of candidates for NPTC competence-based tests in chainsaws, aerial rescue and climbing however, there are also a range of machinery-based courses covering: chippers, stump grinders, tractors and hedge trimmers.
Preferred candidates will possess NPTC competence qualifications in all the above areas but as a minimum an applicant must hold qualifications in the following areas:
chainsaw crosscut and maintenance.
small tree felling
climbing and aerial rescue.
aerial cutting of trees using free fall techniques
NPTC/Lantra assessor/trainer status would be welcomed.
Applications will also be considered from applicants who wish to apply on a part-time basis (a minimum of 3 days per week). Please set out in your application if you wish to work full-time or part-time.
