Arborist

Manpower UK; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting two experienced Arborists for permanent roles in Barnsley. The position offers hourly pay from £16.50 to £19.00, dependent on qualifications, with higher rates for fully climbing qualified candidates.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you will join a new team delivering tree removals, crown work, deadwooding and planting. Applicants should have climbing arborist experience, safety awareness, a full UK driving licence, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as climbing arborist and requirement to work safely at height.
• Awareness of safety protocols to protect workers and bystanders.
• Relevant qualifications CS 30/CS 31, CS 38, CS 39, CS 41 as listed.
• DBS check is beneficial but not essential for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Tree removals, crown thinning/reductions/lifting, planting and ongoing maintenance.
• Deadwooding and general tree care activities.
• Operate and maintain arboricultural plant, vehicles and equipment with care.
• Commitment to safe working practices and high-quality tree work.

Skills

Climbing arborist experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 3 Maintenance (CS 30/CS 31)

Level 3 Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue (CS 38)

Level 2 Operate a Chain Saw from a Rope and Harness (CS 39)

Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging (CS 41)

Job description

Manpower UK seeks two experienced Arborists for a permanent role in Barnsley, paying £16.50 to £19.00 hourly depending on qualifications, with full climbing certification attracting the upper rate. Working 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, the successful candidates will join a new team delivering tree removals, crown thinning, reductions and lifting, deadwooding, planting and ongoing maintenance. Applicants should demonstrate safe working practices, competence in caring for arboricultural plant, vehicles and equipment, and genuine enthusiasm for horticulture. This position suits qualified climbers ready to develop their professional journey within a supportive forward-thinking outfit. Arborists Location: Barnsley Hourly rate: Up to £19.00 DOE (fully climbing qualified) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday

About the role

We provide a range of Arboricultural Operations including tree removals, crown thinning/reductions/lifting, deadwooding and tree planting, as well as ongoing tree maintenance. We are now looking for two talented and experienced Arborists, to build a new team in Barnsley. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career and be part of a dynamic, forwarding-thinking team. If you''re ready to take the next step in your professional journey, we want to hear from you. You will need to have a keen focus on safe working practice, care and maintenance of arboricultural plant, vehicles and equipment and a passion for high quality tree care, with a can-do attitude. We have multiple positions available at various levels, from Ground Worker to Skilled Climbers, so if this opportunity interests you and you know any experienced arborists who might be a great fit, feel free to invite them to apply with you! We''re excited to build a team of like-minded individuals who enjoy their work, collaborate effectively and are committed to delivering the best service to our clients.

Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a Climbing Arborist position.
• Awareness of safety protocols and procedures is critical to ensure the well-being of both the surveyor and others in the vicinity of trees being assessed.
• Relevant qualifications such as: Level 3 Maintenance (Formally CS 30 / CS 31), Level 3 Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue (Formally CS 38), Level 2 Operate a Chain Saw from a Rope and Harness (Formally CS 39), Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging (Formally CS 41).
• Full UK Driving License.
• Eye for detail and willingness to learn.
• A valid DBS, dated within the last 6 months, would be a huge benefit. But one can be obtained by idverde for the right person.

Why join us

£ As the UK''s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects