Aerial Arborist

RGIT Australia; Thrapston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary up to £36,400

Performance bonus up to 20%

Paid overtime opportunities

33 days annual leave

Full PPE and specialist equipment

Job summary

VMS Ltd in Thrapston, East Midlands, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced arboricultural operative for full-time permanent work. The role covers aerial tree work, dismantling, pruning, vegetation clearance and supporting ground operations across a variety of contracts.

Travel and occasional overnight stays, plus some weekend work, may be required. A minimum of 5 years' arboricultural experience, a valid UK driving licence, and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence; strong teamwork; punctual and adaptable.
• Minimum 5 years arboricultural experience.
• Chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting, and felling up to 380mm.
• UA1, UA2.1, UA2.2; First Aid +F; Manual Handling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Teamwork

Punctuality

Adaptable attitude

Arboricultural experience 5+ years

Chainsaw maintenance & cross cutting

Felling & processing up to 380mm

Aerial Rescue

Free-Fall techniques

Rigging

UA1

UA2.1

UA2.2

First Aid +F

Manual Handling

Tools

Chainsaw maintenance

Free-fall techniques

Aerial cutting

Rigging

Job description

Thrapston, EastMidlands NN14, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 31 Jul 2026

Description

About US

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

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 Cutting; Felling & Processing up to 380mm; Access a Tree & Aerial Rescue; Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free-Fall Techniques.

Rigging; UA1; UA2.1; UA2.2; First Aid +F; Manual Handling.