Arborist

PPM Recruitment; Arnold; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Arborist position in the Nottingham area for a leading horticulture/arboriculture company. The role involves pruning, dismantling and felling trees on public and private sector sites within the region. It requires carrying out ground and aerial tree care operations and complying with safety standards.

Hours are 40 per week with pay rate around £17.93 per hour, subject to variation for exceptional candidates. A valid UK driving licence and MEWP qualification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Arborist with practical knowledge of ground and aerial tree work.
• Full, clean UK driving licence (experience driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable).
• Tree climbing, aerial rescue, chainsaw use, and woodchipper operation; MEWP qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general arboricultural duties including tree pruning, dismantling, and felling.
• Work across a variety of public and private sector sites in the region.
• Handle ground and aerial tree care operations.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial rescue

Chainsaw use

Woodchipper operation

MEWP qualification

Job description

Arborist is needed in the Nottingham area to work for one of the UK's leading horticulture/arboriculture companies.

Job Details

Role: Qualified Arborist

Location: Nottingham- The Depo is in the NG5 Area

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: £17.93 per hour with some leeway for exceptional candidatesKey Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake general arboricultural duties including tree pruning, dismantling, and felling.
• Work across a variety of public and private sector sites in the region.
• Handle ground and aerial tree care operations.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience as an Arborist with practical knowledge of ground and aerial tree work.
• Driving Licence: Full, clean UK driving licence (experience driving light commercial vehicles and towing trailers is desirable).
• Competencies: Tree climbing, aerial rescue, chainsaw use, and woodchipper operation; MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) qualification is a plus.