Arborist

Chappell Enterprises; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental contracting company based in Letchworth is seeking an Arborist / Team Leader. This full-time position requires proven experience in arboriculture and a full UK driving license. As a leader, you will manage tree surgery operations, ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, and maintain equipment. The role offers a competitive salary between £27,000 and £40,000, excellent annual leave, training opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Company sick pay

Continuous professional development

Employee referral scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required to be considered.
• Proven experience in arboriculture is essential.
• Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerial tree surgery operations.
• Provide aerial rescue support for the team.
• Maintain personal climbing equipment and inspection records.

Skills

Proven experience in arboriculture

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Effective communication and ability to follow instructions

Education

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 certifications

Tools

Chainsaw

Climbing equipment

Job description

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Position

Arborist / Team Leader (Arboriculture)

Location

Letchworth

Salary

£27,000 - £40,000

Hours

Full-time

Please note

A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.

Are you a skilled Arborist with proven experience in tree surgery and team leadership? Do you excel in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? Chappell Enterprises UK is recruiting on behalf of our client, a successful and expanding rural and environmental contracting company. They are seeking a motivated and experienced Arborist / Team Leader to join their Letchworth office.

About Our Client

Our client has grown from a small, ambitious start in 2007 to become a market leader in a range of specialist services. They serve commercial, private, public, utility, and charity sectors, focusing on sustainability and innovation. From forestry and farmland to urban landscaping projects, they create, restore, and maintain beautiful environments while maintaining a family-spirited business ethos.

About the Role

As an Arborist / Team Leader, you will perform aerial tree surgery operations, provide aerial rescue support, and liaise with clients on-site. You will work on new and existing contracts, ensuring that Health & Safety procedures are followed, and maintain personal climbing equipment and inspection records.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aerial tree surgery operations
• Provide aerial rescue support for the team
• Use and maintain modern equipment for arboricultural duties
• Liaise with clients on-site
• Work on new and existing contracts
• Follow Health & Safety procedures
• Maintain personal climbing equipment and inspection records
• Conduct vehicle inspections and other weekly checks

Requirements : Essential

• Proven experience in arboriculture
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliability and punctuality
• Professionalism and safety consciousness
• Accountability and respectfulness
• Effective communication and ability to follow instructions

Desirable

• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 - Chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 – Felling small trees up to 380mm
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 – Tree climbing and aerial rescue
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 – Using a chainsaw from a rope and harness
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join our Client?

• Enhanced annual leave with each year of service up to a max of 25 days, plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• In-house competitions
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support

To Apply

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.