Climbing Arborist

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Arborist / Climbing Arborist to join our team and lead a small crew of two other operatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of professional tree works while helping to maintain high standards of safety, quality and efficiency across all projects.

The Role

The role will involve working on a variety of commercial and local authority tree works. As the lead climber, you will be expected to take responsibility for the climbing and aerial aspects of jobs, while working closely with the ground team to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

Typical duties will include:

• Tree climbing and aerial tree work.
• Crown reductions, crown lifting and general pruning.
• Tree dismantling and sectional felling.
• Rigging and lowering of branches and timber in confined or challenging locations.
• Working with chainsaws and other arboricultural equipment.
• Carrying out technical and potentially complex tree removals.
• Hedge cutting and maintenance when required.
• General vegetation clearance and site maintenance.
• Leading and supporting a team of two other operatives on site.
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
• Carrying out daily checks and ensuring equipment is used and maintained correctly.
• Working in accordance with relevant health and safety and arboricultural best practices.

Developing the Team

An important part of this position will be helping to develop and mentor less experienced tree work operatives. You will be expected to share your knowledge, demonstrate safe working techniques and help junior members of the team develop their climbing, ground work and general arboricultural skills.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is confident taking responsibility on site, while also being approachable and willing to work as part of a team.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience working as a professional Arborist / Climbing Arborist.
• Strong climbing and aerial tree work experience.
• Experience carrying out reductions, pruning and dismantles.
• Good knowledge and practical experience of rigging and lowering timber.
• The ability to work safely and efficiently in a variety of environments.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The confidence and ability to lead a small team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to undertake a varied workload.
• A professional approach to customers, colleagues and site safety.
• A willingness to carry out hedge cutting and general vegetation clearance when required.

Required Qualifications

• Cross Cutting and Maintenance
• Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
• Tree Climbing and Rescue
• Aerial Cutting of Trees With a Chainsaw Using Free Fall Techniques

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• IPAF
• CSCS
• Felling and Processing of Trees Over 380mm
• Aerial Tree Rigging

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Work Location: In person