Arborist Apprentice

GRISTWOOD AND TOMS LIMITED · Hertsmere

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Engineering and maintenanceApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Gristwood & Toms is one of the UK's leading arboricultural (tree care) specialists, providing nationwide tree management, consultancy, surveying, planting, and maintenance services for local authorities, commercial organisations, schools, the NHS, and private clients. Founded in 1974, it is now part of the Nurture Group while continuing to operate under its own brand. We offer a complete "one-stop-shop" for everything tree-related—from tree surgery and inspections to planning advice, pest management, and subsidence investigations. With over 50 years of experience, we are one of the largest dedicated arboricultural contractors in the UK, delivering services nationwide.

Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Team working, Physical fitness, Willingness to work outdoors, Reliable, Punctual, Eager to learn, Basic numeracy and literacy

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4/C or higher)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Willingness to work outdoors
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Eager to learn
  • Basic numeracy and literacy
Communication skills, Team working, Physical fitness, Willingness to work outdoors, Reliable, Punctual, Eager to learn, Basic numeracy and literacy

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Possible permanent employment

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 07 Sep 2026
Apply by 21 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

WD7 9EG

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