Arborist

PRiredba Studio; Newton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in fencing and vegetation management is seeking an Arborist / Tree Surgeon to join their team. The role involves performing various arboriculture duties including climbing trees, felling, and providing tree maintenance services. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals who enjoy outdoor work and are looking to make a positive impact in the industry.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanised felling and processing techniques is advantageous.
• Knowledge of common tree diseases and faults is necessary for tree inspection.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree surgery duties related to arboriculture maintenance and renovation.
• Operate machinery according to safety regulations and perform team actions to meet performance targets.
• Ensure the security and proper care of all tools and equipment used.

Skills

Climbing

Tree inspection

Mechanised felling

Education

Relevant industry qualifications (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39)

Full UK driving license

Job description

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Job title: Arborist / Tree Surgeon

Location: Blackwell, Derbyshire, (M1 junction 28) with National Coverage

Salary: Competitive

Additional benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance.

Contract Type: Full time. Permanent.

The Company

As specialists in fencing and vegetation management, we are used to working with leading civil engineering contractors, highway authorities and rail networks. Since 1996, we have concentrated much of our resources on the railway industry and have steadily increased our share of work to the point where we are now the principal fencing contractor on over three quarters of the railway network.

The Role

The post holder will be expected to be able to undertake a wide range of arboriculture duties including, felling (including mechanicalised felling), pruning, lifting, reducing, pollarding. The post holder will often be required to climb trees and to work at heights as well as undertake groundwork. The post holder will be responsible for safe working for themselves & others and the security of any vehicles/equipment used.

Duties / Responsibilities

Working as a motivated part of a team to undertake all required tree surgery duties related to arboriculture maintenance, renovation works, and improvement projects as required to a high standard and in line with British standards.

To meet the set targets for performance of the team outputs.

Where applicable, to operate machinery in a safe manner and strictly in accordance with the Health and Safety executive and the Councils Health and Safety at Work policies and generic/site specific risk assessments.

Responsibility for the security, correct usage and care of all machinery, tools and equipment.

To suggest improvements and changes which can be made in his/her own area of work.

Complete all written documentation as required

Requirements

Relevant industry qualifications; 201(CS30), 202(CS31), 206/306(CS38), 308(CS39), as a minimum

CSCS/CPCS card an advantage but not essential

PTS card an advantage but not essential

Full UK driving license is essential, and preferably with trailer towing capability up to 3,500kg

Experience in mechanised felling and processing techniques advantageous.

Knowledge of tree inspection, including knowledge of common tree diseases and faults and their potential impact.

Used to working in an outdoor environment and capable of working in a physically demanding job.

Understanding of risk assessment and implementing safe working practices.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Farming

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