Arborist Climber

Auctus Management Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Arborist/Climber to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for performing essential tree and de-vegetation activities across various high-profile projects, including HS2 and Midlands Metro. Your expertise in climbing and rigging, along with a solid understanding of health and safety regulations, will be crucial as you safely remove trees and hazardous limbs while ensuring the safety of your team and the public. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while working with a supportive team in a respected company known for its commitment to safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Arborist Climber with proficient climbing and rigging skills.
• Hold relevant NPTC qualifications and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees for removal operations and operate arboriculture equipment safely.
• Ensure safety in all operations and maintain relationships with contractors.

Skills

Climbing Skills

Rigging Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Tree Identification

Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge

Education

NPTC CS30

NPTC CS31

NPTC CS38

NPTC CS39

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Arboriculture Equipment

Wood Chipper

MEWP

Job description

We are looking to grow our Managed Environments Arboriculture Department to work on various projects throughout the UK, including HS2, Midlands Metro Alliance, Highways Projects, and large infrastructure projects.

As an Arborist/Climber at RSS Infrastructure, you will be an essential part of a dynamic team responsible for performing various tree & de-vegetation activities, including full dismantles, assisting with mechanised removal, and performing ground-based activities.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Climbing trees to perform removal operations using safe and efficient techniques.
• Operating and maintaining arboriculture equipment, such as climbing equipment, hand-held tools, and small plant & machinery to comply with PUWER & LOLER regulations.
• Safely removing hazardous limbs and trees, ensuring the safety of team members and clients.
• Crown lifting, crown reducing, crown dismantling, and other aerial operations.
• Considering occupational and environmental risks to members of the workforce and the public.
• Maintaining a healthy working relationship with Principal Contractors and/or Contractors, obtaining future work plans to assist growth.
• Having a solid understanding of current Health & Safety Regulations.
• Operating hand-held equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with current regulations.
• Performing tree removal and vegetation clearance tasks.
• Demonstrating a solid understanding of working in and around machinery and active work sites.
• Following project plans and safety guidelines stated within RAMS & POWRA.
• Working as part of a team to complete projects and tasks in a timely manner.
• Having an excellent understanding of tree identification & characteristics.
• Working with industry best practices and delivering excellent standards of work.
• Assisting the Site Supervisor and colleagues.

Role Requirements:

• Experience as an Arborist Climber.
• Proficient climbing and rigging skills.
• Hold NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39.
• First Aid at Work or Forestry First Aid Certificate.
• Excellent understanding of tree identification & characteristics, including the ability to identify hazardous features and common tree diseases.
• Good understanding of how to identify and work to industry best practices and deliver excellent standards of work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence (B+E Towing is desirable).

It is desirable that the candidate hold the following (These are not essential as training will be provided for the correct candidate):

• Personal Track Safety (PTS).
• Wood Chipper.
• MEWP.
• CS41 (Aerial Rigging Techniques).
• SSSTS.
• Advantageous to have had previous experience working alongside heavy plant & machinery.
• Other associated training courses.

About RSS Infrastructure

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity.

Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.

The Technical Services division encompasses Civils and Construction, Rail Operations, Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T), and Track Warning Services. Notably, RSSI stands out as the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Services.

The Managed Environments division offers Arboriculture, Ecology Services, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), and Vegetation Management services.

Lastly, the Welding Services division specializes in Rail Welding and boasts an outstanding performance record, with a 99% first-time approval rate for our welds.

RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Cwmbran, Doncaster, and Tonbridge.

As an equal opportunities employer, RSSI does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. As a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we strive to create equal opportunities and encourage under-represented groups to apply for roles and join us, visit our parent company website - Work for Us.