Lead Arborist / Crew Leader

We're looking for a foreman with a great attitude and solid work ethic to join our friendly team.

About Us

Urban Arborists has been around since 2019 and is locally owned in Auckland. We have a range of equipment, including grappled diggers, tracked chippers, stump grinders, skid steer, and winches. Jed Copsey is the Director of the business, with over 15 years of experience across the UK and New Zealand. Our difference is the care we put into our work, which leads to a high-quality output, resulting in happy customers. We are Auckland's top-rated and most reviewed Arborists on Google.

Learn more at www.urbanarborists.co.nz 

What to expect:
You'll be leading a crew of arborists who look to you to set an example, and who want you to teach them what you know. You'll be on the tools, motivating and training your team, upholding our work standards and ensuring jobs are attended to and finished on time. You'll be dealing with clients on-site, ensuring they're informed and happy with your team's work. Every day will be different, you'll be working on a range of residential and commercial jobs:

FROM SMASH AND BASH

• Removals & stump grinding
• Technical/digger-assisted clearances
• Hiab and crane jobs

to the more refined….

• Pruning & trimming
• Bracing
• Installations

What we can offer you:

💥Career progression

💥Excellent pay

💥Monthly bonuses (based on performance) and regular reviews

💥Guaranteed 40 hours/week

💥Time and a half after 45 hours (if you want it)

💥Profit shares for long-standing employees

💥A fun team environment with work outings/team building

💥Additional training/courses

💥A safe work environment with quality equipment & PPE provided

If you are/have these, please apply!

• Full driver's licence (& Class 2 license preferred)

• Minimum Level 3 Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent)

• Friendly and professional - you enjoy coaching others

• Organised and punctual with problem-solving abilities

• Safety conscious

• An eye for detail

To apply for this position, apply within Seek or email your CV to [email protected]