Trainee Arboriculture Surveyor

Avove Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is offering a Trainee Arboriculture Surveyor position to learn while earning in the Yorkshire region. The role includes comprehensive on-the-job training, where you will receive mentorship and work toward industry-recognised qualifications. No prior experience is necessary, but candidates should be hardworking, team players, and enjoy outdoor physical work. A UK driving licence is required. The job promises competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Buy Holiday Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; must be hardworking and eager to learn.
• Comfortable with outdoor, physical work.
• Must hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Receive comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Work outdoors across various client sites in Yorkshire region.
• Complete a 4-month structured training programme.

Skills

Hardworking

Team player

Eager to learn

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Job description

Overview

Trainee Arboriculture Surveyor – Learn While You Earn. Location: Yorkshire (Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster areas). Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 4 - Month Training Programme. Start Date: March 2025. Salary: Competitive + Career Progression.

As part of our 4-month structured training programme, you'll work alongside experienced professionals learning all aspects of arboriculture. You’ll receive full training while working on the job, and you’ll be paid as you learn. This is a great chance to gain industry-recognised qualifications and work outdoors across our client sites in the Yorkshire region.

We will be holding an Introduction Day in March (date & location TBC), giving you the opportunity to meet some of our team and current trainees already working with us. This informal session will give you a feel for what it’s like to be part of the Avove Surveyor Training Programme, with a chance to ask questions and hear first-hand what the role involves.

What will your day look like…

• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring
• Fully funded industry qualifications
• A clear pathway to a full-time qualified Surveyors role on completion
• A friendly, supportive team culture with safety as a top priority
• All PPE and equipment provided
• Opportunities to progress within a growing company

About you…

You don’t need experience – just the right attitude. We want individuals who are:

• Hardworking and comfortable with outdoor, physical work
• Eager to learn new skills and develop professionally
• Team players who enjoy working in a practical, hands-on environment
• Reliable and safety-conscious
• Hold a UK driving licence

What’s in it for you…

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove…

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer…

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.