Arborist Climber – Flexible Hours, Hands-On Tree Care

Edinburgh International; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Edinburgh Council in Edinburgh is seeking an Arborist Climber at Inverleith Depot to carry out specialist arboricultural and forestry operations, including use of heavy plant lifting equipment and forestry machinery.

The role requires joining an arborist team, contributing to day-to-day planning and execution, ensuring health and safety standards, supporting training and assessments, and participating in out-of-hours standby to respond to emergencies and extreme weather.

Qualifications

• Specialist arboricultural and forestry operations
• Experience with heavy plant lifting equipment and forestry machinery
• Able to operate aerial and ground arboricultural operations
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Assist in co-ordination, planning and execution of day-to-day forestry/arboricultural operations
• Assist Lead Arborist in aerial and ground operations
• Drive vehicles including tractors and towing trailers to support operations
• Plan tree establishment works and ensure safety of workforce and public
• Respond to public queries and assist in training and assessments

Job description

City of Edinburgh Council in Edinburgh is seeking an Arborist Climber at Inverleith Depot to carry out specialist arboricultural and forestry operations, including use of heavy plant lifting equipment and forestry machinery.

The role requires joining an arborist team, contributing to day-to-day planning and execution, ensuring health and safety standards, supporting training and assessments, and participating in out-of-hours standby to respond to emergencies and extreme weather.