Apprentice Arborist

Would you like to take the first step in your career or are you seeking to develop your skills and experience? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Applications are invited for the position of Apprentice Arborist based in the Council’s Streetscene Team at Eckington Depot.

Working in a busy outdoor environment, the successful candidate will be provided with a unique opportunity to learn and develop into an Arborist supporting the Council to effectively maintain the District Council’s tree canopy and green environment.

In return, you will receive training, excellent working conditions, the opportunity to gain qualifications and valuable experience to help you develop your career.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close Midnight on Thursday 4th November 2025

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing: human.resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alan Walker, Parks and Streets Manager on (01246) 217276 or via email alan.walker@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.