Aerial Arborist

RGIT Australia; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 20%

Overtime opportunities

33 days leave

PPE provided

Training & progression

Varied specialist work

Job summary

VMS Ltd is seeking experienced Aerial Arborists to join our expanding teams in the UK. The role focuses on aerial tree work, dismantling, pruning and vegetation clearance across diverse contracts, with travel and some overnight stays expected.

We offer a competitive base salary, a bonus scheme up to 20%, paid overtime and substantial training to support long-term career progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Punctuality.
• Minimum 5 years relevant arboricultural experience.
• Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting up to 380mm.
• Access a Tree & Aerial Rescue.
• Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free-Fall Techniques.

Responsibilities

• The role involves aerial tree work, dismantling, pruning, vegetation clearance and supporting ground operations across a diverse range of contracts.
• Travel, occasional overnight stays and some weekend work may be required.

Skills

Driving Licence

Teamwork

Punctuality

Adaptable attitude

5+ years arboricultural exp

Chainsaw maintenance

Access a Tree & Aerial Rescue

Aerial cutting of trees

Job description

At VMS Ltd, our focus is simple: delivering safe,innovativeand reliable vegetation managementsolutions while always delivering on our promises. Working across rail, highways, utilities, waterways, localauthorityand commercial environments, wespecialisewhere others fear to go.

Our people are our greatest asset. We invest heavily in training,developmentand wellbeing, creatinglong-term career opportunities through our Lantra Approved Training Division, VMT Training.

Benefits of joining VMS:

• Competitive base salary up to £36,400
• Performance bonus scheme with opportunity to earn up to 20%additionalpay
• Paid overtime opportunities
• 33 days annual leave
• Full PPE and specialist equipment provided
• Ongoing accredited training, refresherqualificationsand planned career progression
• Varied work in specialist sectors and challenging environments

Job Overview

Due to continued growth and increasing contract awards, we are seeking experienced Aerial Arborists to join our expanding teams.

Job Description

The role involves aerial tree work, dismantling, pruning, vegetationclearanceand supporting groundoperations across a diverse range of contracts. Travel, occasional overnightstaysand some weekend work may berequired.

Skills,Knowledgeand Accreditations

• Full UK DrivingLicence
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Punctuality;
• Adaptable attitude
• Minimum 5 years relevant arboricultural experience.
• Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross CuttingFelling & Processing up to 380mm;
• Access a Tree & Aerial Rescue;
• Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free-Fall Techniques.