Arborist Climber: Dynamic Public Tree Care

Worcester City Council; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester City Council in Worcester is seeking an experienced Arborist Climber to manage trees across the city. This safety-focused role requires working at height, using chainsaws and specialist arboricultural equipment, and making sound on-site decisions in busy public environments.

You will plan and deliver complex tree works, brief colleagues, manage safe working zones and respond to changing conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional arboriculture, including regular aerial tree work.
• Current, relevant climbing, aerial rescue, MEWP and chainsaw qualifications required.
• Knowledge of arboricultural standards and health and safety procedures.
• Ability to plan high risk work while protecting public and property.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees and carry out arboricultural operations in line with training and safety systems.
• Use chainsaws and power tools to maintain trees and process timber.
• Plan access and manage work in areas with highways, footpaths and hazards.
• Set up safe working areas and traffic management.
• Brief colleagues and supervise work to required standard.
• Maintain records and use tree software.
• Provide arboricultural advice to the public and colleagues.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Aerial work

Chainsaw operation

MEWP & aerial rescue

Driving licence

Job description

Worcester City Council in Worcester is seeking an experienced Arborist Climber to manage trees across the city. This safety-focused role requires working at height, using chainsaws and specialist arboricultural equipment, and making sound on-site decisions in busy public environments.

You will plan and deliver complex tree works, brief colleagues, manage safe working zones and respond to changing conditions.