- Employer:
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Location:
- Torfaen County Borough Council, Panteg Way, New Inn, NP4 0LS, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Apprenticeship rates
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- Coleg Gwent
- Level:
- Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Sector:
- Agriculture and Environment
- Pathway:
- Trees and Timber
- Possible start date:
- 16 February 2026
- Closing date:
- 23 January 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 6768
About the apprenticeship
Duties
Support Tree Planting Projects
• Assist with planning and planting new trees to enhance biodiversity.
• Learn correct planting techniques and aftercare procedures.
Customer Service
• Good communication skills.
• Provide basic information to residents and elected members when required.
Environmental Awareness
• Understand the role of trees in climate change mitigation and biodiversity.
• Promote good practice in tree care and environmental stewardship.
General Team Support
• Assist with greenspace management and when colleagues are unavailable.
• To be prepared to work outdoors on a daily basis in all weather conditions, and during winter weather, be flexible and committed to working unsociable hours as necessary according to the needs of the public.
Equipment and PPE
• Undertake training on forestry machinery and equipment e.g. chainsaws, pole saw woodchipper, harness and ropes etc.
• Maintain all forestry tools and machinery, equipment and materials in a safe working manner.
Requirements
Skills
Demonstrates enthusiasm for biodiversity, sustainability, and green space management.
Open to developing new skills and gaining qualifications through structured training.
Able to communicate clearly and politely with colleagues, contractors, and members of the public.
Works well as part of a team and supports others when needed.
Qualifications
GCSE’s grade C or above - Desirable
Full and Clean Driving Licence - Essential
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Coleg Gwent
- Training provider course:
- City & Guilds Certificate in Tree Felling and Processing Level 2
About the employer
Torfaen County Borough Council
Panteg Way, New Inn
Pontypool
Torfaen
NP4 0LS
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
If your application is shortlisted, you will receive an email inviting you for an in-person interview
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