Arborist

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Arborist for a vital role in vegetation management. This position offers the opportunity to work on a long-standing contract in the Manchester/Cheshire area, focusing on customer satisfaction and safety. Ideal candidates will possess an Arboriculture or Forestry qualification and have climbing skills, with training provided for those eager to learn. Enjoy generous holidays, company discounts, and a supportive environment that promotes innovation in the utility arb sector. If you're self-motivated and ready to tackle challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Corporate clothing

PPE provided

Equipment provided

Generous paid holidays

Company discount schemes

Pension and other benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and capable individual for a major utility vegetation management contract.
• Trained and competent climber with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work on a long-standing vegetation management contract with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate effectively in a small team, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Arb or Forestry qualification

Experience in arboriculture or forestry

Climbing skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Arboriculture or Forestry qualification

Tools

MEWP

Robo flail

Excavator

Job description

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ARBORIST REQUIRED FOR OUR NATIONAL GRID VEGETATION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT IN THE MANCHESTER/CHESHIRE AREA

THE ROLE

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable person to join our team to work on this long standing and well established major national utility vegetation management contract.
• Have a firm focus on customer satisfaction, safety, compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and the promotion of safe working practices.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Will have an Arb or Forestry qualification
• Will have previous experience in arboriculture or forestry, preferably utility arb or land-based industry.
• Will be a trained and competent climber.
• Be competent and confident in your role although high quality training is provided for the right person.
• Be comfortable working in a small team, you will need to be a problem solver, self-motivated, hardworking, and able to manage your time effectively, efficiently and have a professional and safe approach to work.

THE PACKAGE

• Salary range £28,000 - £31,000 depending on experience and training/qualifications for a minimum 40-hour week.
• All relevant training (MEWP, Robo flail, Excavator) is provided to maintain and increase your skill levels.
• All corporate clothing, PPE and equipment is provided.
• The chance to work on a safe and dynamic contract which is constantly looking to innovate and lead the way work is done in the utility arb sector.
• Generous paid holidays, company discount schemes, pension and other benefits.