Arborist: Climb Trees & Grow Your Career

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Local government

Career development opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Annual leave 28–34 days

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an Arborist to join the Tree & Woodland Team in Harrogate. The role involves climbing, pruning, dismantling and operating arboricultural equipment safely, with a focus on high standards and safe working practices.

Entry level duties include routine maintenance, risk-assessed tasks, and reporting defects. The post offers progression through a career scheme and benefits such as a generous pension and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Entry level grade requires the listed City & Guilds qualifications and driving licence.
• Top level grade requires Level 3 aerial rigging and MEWP chainsaw qualifications.
• Experience in arboricultural tasks and safe working procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform arboricultural tasks including tree climbing, pruning, dismantling and felling safely.
• Operate chainsaws and arboricultural equipment with due care and safety.
• Maintain and inspect Council-provided equipment per risk assessments.
• Record defects and use tree management software for documentation.
• Assist Lead Arborist with planning and on-site operations.

Skills

Tree climbing

Dismantling

Felling operations

Ground-based arboriculture

Chainsaw operation

Safety procedures

Driving licence B+E

Education

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Safe Use of Wood-chipper

City & Guilds Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting

Felling Small Trees up to 380mm

Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

Chainsaw use from Rope & Harness

Driving Licence B+E

City & Guilds Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging

City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Award in Safe Use of Chainsaw from MEWP

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an Arborist to join the Tree & Woodland Team in Harrogate. The role involves climbing, pruning, dismantling and operating arboricultural equipment safely, with a focus on high standards and safe working practices.

Entry level duties include routine maintenance, risk-assessed tasks, and reporting defects. The post offers progression through a career scheme and benefits such as a generous pension and development opportunities.