Aerial Arborist - Training, Overtime & Benefits

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

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.