We are looking for a skilled and motivated Arborist to join our dedicated and loyal team as we continue to grow our tree division.
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 well-established 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.
You will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of our tree operations, including:
- 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
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate should hold (or be working towards):
- CS30 – Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting
- CS31 – Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm
- CS38 – Aerial Rescue & Access a Tree with a Rope & Harness
- CS39 – Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
- NPTC or Lantra Award Manually fed wood-chipper and stump grinder
- Aerial pruning experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- CSCS Card
- IPAF Card
- Experience driving trucks and towing trailers
What We Offer:
In return, we offer a genuinely supportive and professional working environment with:
- 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 tree 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)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
