Are you motivated, enthusiastic and have a passion for arboriculture? If so, we want you to join our team.
We are looking for a skilled Arborist to join our dedicated team as we continue to grow. With over 35 years of industry excellence, we have built a reputation for high-quality workmanship, professionalism and safe working practices.
Your work will be varied, interesting and technically challenging, and you will be part of a team that understands how a professional Arboricultural crew works efficiently and safely together. Practical mindset, good mechanical awareness and the ability to maintain tools and equipment is essential.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Working closely as part of a professional Arboricultural team with strong communication on site
- Carrying out tree maintenance including pruning, trimming and shaping
- Operating chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders and associated tree care equipment
- Planning and delivering work safely and efficiently with the team
- Problem solving on site and adapting to changing site conditions
- Reporting directly to management
- General maintenance of equipment, vehicles and work areas
- What we are looking for
- Previous professional experience in arboriculture
- Confident use of hand tools and power tools for tree work
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Polite, respectful and professional when working on client sites
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- A reliable, committed and proactive team player
- Excellent health and safety awareness
- A forward-thinking approach with the ability to use your own initiative when required
What we are looking for:
- Relevant NPTC or LANTRA qualifications (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 as a minimum)
- Aerial pruning experience
- Strong knowledge of tree species, diseases and safe working practices
- Full clean UK driving licence (preferably with towing capability)
- Excellent physical fitness, comfort working at heights and working outside in all types of weather
- Proven ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to health and safety
- Have a good understanding of risk assessments/COSHH etc.
- Must be competent in climbing/reductions/dismantling/Rigging
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
- First Aid certification
- CSCS Card
- IPAF Card
- Experience driving trucks and towing trailers
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience
- Pay and performance reviews
- Ongoing training, learning and personal development
- Clear opportunities to progress within our expanding team
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company contribution pension scheme
- All PPE, equipment and uniform provided
If you are an experienced Arborist who takes pride in high standards, values teamwork and wants to be part of team who likes to make a difference we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bury St. Edmunds IP30 9QS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Arboricultural: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
