Tree Surgeon/Groundsperson

Arbland Ltd

Recruitment Advertisement:

Roles:

o Self-employed Tree Surgeon Climber / Groundsman

“Are you an experienced Arb Climber / Groundsman looking to work with a great team and deliver outstanding work? If so, we’d like to meet you.”

Position: Self-employed subcontractor, with work scaling up or down, based on our forward work planner.
Business location: Based in Tiverton, Mid Devon(with projects across the South-West and regional UK stay-away work)
Rate: Competitive day rates + paid accommodation and live-away allowance for away projects
Closing date: 17th October 2026

About Us

We are a dynamic, fast-developing, and highly respected green sector services business, delivering expert tree surgery, land management, and environmental services directly to private and commercial clients and via major regional and UK-wide contractors on commercial sites.

Our projects are highly varied, covering tree felling, large-scale clearance, grass and hedge management, de-vegetation, erosion protection, habitat creation, and groundworks.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for reliable, skilled self-employed subcontractors to join our team.

The Roles Available

We are seeking professionals who fit the following job profiles:

· Tree Surgeon Climber

· Groundsman

What We Are Looking For (Essential Skills)

· Arboriculture: Relevant NPTC qualifications.

· Site Safety: A valid CSCS card is required for our commercial sites. If you do not currently hold this, we will help you in obtaining it.

· Driving: A valid, clean driving licence.

· Attitude: A fantastic work ethic, a strong commitment to safety, and pride in your work. We value team players who enjoy demonstrating individual initiative and contributing to high-quality project delivery.

Desirable Skills

The broader your skillset, the better. We are keen to speak with candidates who already hold, or are ambitious to obtain, qualifications in:

· Machine operations - Tractor- Excavator tree shear and grab

· MEWP operations

· Robocut

· Off-road 4x4 driving

· Tractor and winch operations

· Front and rear-mounted flails

· Other specialised plant operations or advanced arboricultural qualifications

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit for you, let’s have a conversation.

In the first instance, please call for an initial informal chat or email directly with your CV.

We can then arrange a meeting to discuss the roles and project rates in more detail.

Contact: Joe Clark, Director
Mobile: 07709 189262
Email: [email protected]

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NPTC Arb qualifications (required)

Work Location: In person