Arborist

Jobsgopublic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local greenspaces team is looking for a qualified Arborist/Tree Surgeon to maintain tree stock in Reigate & Banstead. You will perform various arboricultural tasks, respond to emergencies, and ensure the safe application of chemicals. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and relevant certifications. This role offers competitive benefits and supports personal development.

Benefits

Support for personal development

Competitive annual leave

15% LGPS pension contribution

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in climbing and arboriculture operations.
• Up-to-date First Aid training relevant to climbing operations.
• Experience driving arboricultural vehicles and towing trailers/chippers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tree stock within the borough of Reigate & Banstead.
• Undertake arboricultural works like pruning, felling, and coppicing.
• Respond to emergency works and manage the on-site environment.

Skills

Climbing and arboriculture operations

Leadership experience

First Aid training

Driving arboricultural vehicles

Knowledge of arboricultural pests and diseases

Education

NPTC CS 38/39 certification

NPTC CS 40/41 certification

NPTC CS 30/31 chainsaw certification

NTPC certificate in use of woodchipper

Tools

Powered pole pruner certification

MEWP operation training

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Hours: Annualised Hours (40hrs Summer, 8 months / 27hrs Winter, 4 months)

About the role

Are you a qualified Arborist/Tree Surgeon with excellent customer service skills? Do you want to work alongside a supportive team to deliver the maintenance of tree stock within the borough? Then this will certainly be the job for you!

Our friendly and dedicated Greenspaces Team is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Arborist to join them. You will support the maintenance of tree stock within the borough of Reigate & Banstead, undertaking arboricultural works including pruning, felling, working at height, coppicing, thinning, and identifying tree species to inspect, survey, and recognize hazards.

You will be responsible for the safe application of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals, writing site-specific risk assessments, and assisting in arboricultural operations and long-term schedules. You may also respond to emergency works and manage the on-site environment as needed.

About the Person:

• Strong experience in climbing and arboriculture operations.
• Leadership experience as an arb team/senior arborist.
• Up-to-date First Aid training relevant to climbing operations.
• Experience driving arboricultural vehicles and towing trailers/chippers.
• Good knowledge of arboricultural pests and diseases.
• Previous experience working with or for Local Authorities (preferred).
• Valid driving license with towing entitlement.

Behaviours:

• Highly motivated and capable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.
• Confident in suggesting process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Essential: NPTC CS 38/39, NPTC CS 40/41, NPTC CS 30/31 chainsaw, NTPC certificate in use of woodchipper.
• Preferred: NTPC certificate in use of powered pole pruner, trained in MEWP operation.

Staff Benefits

We offer support for personal and career development, competitive annual leave, 15% LGPS pension contribution, discounts, salary sacrifice schemes including cycle lease and leisure memberships, and a flexible work culture for a healthy work/life balance.

Closing Date:

Sunday 17th August 2025 at 23:59

Interviews:

To be confirmed

Values and Behaviours

Our environment is shaped by the values and behaviours of our staff, fostering a culture of innovation and change. Successful applicants will demonstrate alignment with these values.

Additional Information

For more information, please contact us via email. We are an equal opportunities employer supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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