Lead Climber / Experienced Arborist
Rose Tree Surgeons Ltd –Bedford/Milton Keynes
Job type: Full-time, permanent or self-employed
Pay: Competitive salary or day rate, dependent on experience and qualifications
Rose Tree Surgeons Ltd is looking for experienced Lead Climbers and skilled Arborists to join our growing team on either an employed or self-employed basis.
Our work varies from local domestic and commercial projects to larger contracts undertaken nationwide. Applicants must therefore be comfortable travelling to different locations, with early starts and occasional working away where required.
We undertake a varied range of arboricultural work, including technical pruning, sectional dismantling, large-scale removals, rigging operations, MEWP-assisted works, site clearance and programmed tree maintenance.
We are looking for capable arborists who take pride in their work and can complete jobs safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. Lead Climber applicants must also be confident supervising a team, organising work on site and communicating professionally with clients and site representatives.
Main responsibilities
- Undertaking professional climbing and aerial tree work
- Completing pruning, dismantling and removal operations
- Carrying out rigging and lowering operations where required
- Leading and supporting the site team
- Organising works safely and efficiently
- Completing daily checks, site paperwork and photographic records
- Reviewing site-specific risk assessments and method statements
- Ensuring works are completed in accordance with the specification
- Maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship and site presentation
- Communicating professionally with clients, contractors and members of the public
- Assisting with the care and maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment
- Supporting less-experienced team members where appropriate
Essential requirements
- Relevant NPTC or LANTRA climbing and chainsaw qualifications
- Aerial rescue and chainsaw use from a rope and harness
- Strong climbing skills and practical arboricultural experience
- A good understanding of modern arboricultural working practices
- The ability to work safely and productively as part of a team
- A professional attitude and high standard of workmanship
- Reliability, good communication and a strong work ethic
- A full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel for local and nationwide work
Lead Climber candidates must have previous experience leading a team and managing works safely on site.
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Rigging and advanced dismantling experience
- Relevant rigging qualifications
- MEWP qualification
- Woodchipper and stump-grinder qualifications
- Emergency First Aid at Work, including Forestry
- Towing entitlement
- Experience working on commercial or public-sector contracts
- Experience completing site documentation and photographic records
What we offer
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Employed and self-employed opportunities
- Modern, specialist machinery and equipment
- Compliant, well-maintained and regularly inspected company kit
- Varied work across local and nationwide sites
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities to progress as the company continues to grow
- A professional, supportive and well-equipped working environment
Self-employed applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and insurance and provide compliant climbing equipment with current inspection records where using their own kit.
We would also welcome applications from experienced Arborists who are ready to take the next step into a Lead Climber position.
How to apply
Please apply through Indeed with your CV and details of your qualifications and experience.
Alternatively, email your CV, certificates and a brief introduction to:
[email protected]
Rose Tree Surgeons Ltd
Professional. Reliable. Expert Tree Care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,210.00-£50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
