Arborist

VMS Limited; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

VMS Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Arborist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for trees and landscape maintenance, with expertise in the care and management of various tree species.

This role requires a combination of technical skills, mechanical knowledge, and a strong commitment to maintaining the health and aesthetics of our green spaces. Responsibilities include completing weekly timesheets, vehicle checks, daily progress, reporting incidents,

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• CS30/31, CS38, CSCS and related safety certifications preferred.
• 3 years arborist experience required.
• Ability to work as part of a team; punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly timesheets.
• Complete Vehicle Check Sheets; POWRA.
• Communicate daily work progress.
• Report close calls / accidents / incidents.
• Maintain kit, vehicle and equipment.
• Safe legal driving of company vehicles (Over 21).
• Bird nesting & ecological inspections.
• Return briefing sign-off forms as issued.
• Yard duties as allocated.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Hardworking

Loyal

Punctual timekeeping

Safety conscious

Strong mechanical knowledge

Education

CS30/31

CS38

CSCS

CS39

CS40

CS41

CS45

First Aid + F

PTS

Water Awareness Level 1 & 2

Utility Tickets

Job description

About VMS

Our drive and focus is working with our clients, bringing solutions to the table and always delivering on our promises.

Our culture demonstrates complete passion towards the work that we carry out. We have developed a highly skilled and experienced workforce designed to provide the quality of service our clients expect, whilst adopting best practice safety processes.

We specialise, where others fear to go; delivering our services within the rail sector, in and around water, as well as more conventional public, highways and commercial spaces.

We have a huge focus on health, safety, quality and environmental standards, to ensure we protect our workforce safety, whilst being environmentally responsible and sustainable.

We are proud to share with you our accreditation's and certificates which can be accessed here: Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Arborist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for trees and landscape maintenance, demonstrating expertise in the care and management of various tree species. This role requires a combination of technical skills, mechanical knowledge, and a strong commitment to maintaining the health and aesthetics of our green spaces.

Duties

Time sheets completed weekly

• Completing Vehicle Check Sheets
• POWRA Completion
• Communicating Daily Work Progress
• Reporting Close Calls / Accidents / Incidents
• Kit & Vehicle Cleanliness
• Equipment / Plant / Vehicle Fault reporting
• Safe Legal Driving of company vehicles (Over 21’s only)
• LOLER (CS38 Only)
• Bird Nesting & other Ecological Inspections
• Return Briefing Sign Off Forms as issued
• Wearing Correct PEP
• Your own and everyone’s Safety
• Yard Duties as Allocated

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Punctual timekeeping
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Adaptable and hard working
• Loyal and keen to learn
• CS30/31
• CS38
• Utility Tickets
• CSCS

Desirable

• CS39
• CS40
• CS41
• CS45
• Manual Handling
• First Aid + F
• PTS
• Water Awareness Level 1 & 2
• Strong mechanical knowledge related to the operation and upkeep of power tools and machinery.

As part of our commitment to our team, we provide a competitive salary and 29 days holiday per year, 33 from April 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,200.00-£33,800.00 per year

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience

• Arb: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Arborist