Arborist Apprentice

Kier Group • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom • £20.80k / year • 1w ago

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Arborist Apprentice

We're looking for an Arborist Apprentice to join our Transportation based in Birmingham, working towards a Level 2 apprenticeship in Arborist.

Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.

Location: Based out of the Thimble Mill Lane Depot in Birmingham

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £20,800

Start Date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

How does an apprenticeship work?

As an Arborist Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 2 apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Transportation team to support in the overall design, build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people.

Your day to day will include:

Assisting with traffic management setups (cones, signs, barriers)
Following method statements and risk assessments (RAMS)
Clearing cut material from the work sites
Supporting removal of dangerous or fallen trees, hanging or fallen branches on the Network
Learning how to use various tools and machinery

What are we looking for?

The role of Arborist Apprentice is great for you if you:

CSE Grade 3 or above in Maths and English
18 years or older by the time the position starts
Are punctual, self-motivated, and willing to learn
Have the ability to handle physical work in varying weather conditions

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

Location: Birmingham
Vacancy ID: 9929
Background check: None
Closing date: 9 Mar 2026
Flexible Working: No

Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

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