Arborist Groundsman, Machine Operator, Tree Surgeon, Excavator

Marlow Groundworks & Landscaping Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping company in Alton, Hampshire is seeking an Arborist Groundsman for various tasks including tree work and grass cutting. The role requires industry qualifications and a full driving licence. The position offers a salary between GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000 per year, with benefits including holiday and pension. Working hours are Monday to Friday, mostly night shifts.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Weekly pay

Company pension

PPE and/or uniform provided

Career development

Free parking / On-site parking

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of current best practices in climbing and arboriculture.
• Preferred 1 year of experience as Arb Groundsman or Tree Surgeon.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform grass cutting and tree work including hazardous tree removal.
• Conduct de-vegetation of ditches and planting.
• Complete ad-hoc tasks for clients.

Skills

Health & Safety regulations

Knowledge of tree disease and defects

Positive attitude

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Tools

Chainsaw

Tractor

Brush Cutter

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Arborist Groundsman, Machine Operator, Tree Surgeon, Excavator Operator and Tractor Operator.

Location: Alton, Hampshire

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week). Mostly night work with some day work.

Salary: GBP 30,000 – GBP 50,000 per year, dependent on qualifications and experience. Salary details discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Cyclical activities including grass cutting using tractors with front and side arm flails, remote control bank mowers, ride-on mowers, and brush cutters.
• Tree and hedge work, hazardous tree removal, ADB, sign and CCTV clearance, and hedgerow maintenance or reduction outside of the bird nesting season. Mixture of methods using mechanical Arb, MEWP and climbing.
• De-vegetation of ditches or other infrastructures, new structures and roads.
• Planting.
• Other ad-hoc tasks that help our clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

Staff at all levels should have a sound understanding of current industry best practice in climbing and arboriculture, together with some knowledge of tree disease and defects.

You do NOT need to be experienced in highways, although it would be beneficial.

You should have a positive attitude towards Health & Safety regulations and the nature of the work requires candidates to hold the relevant industry qualifications together with a full Driving Licence.

Experience

• Arb Groundsman: 1 year (preferred)
• Tree Surgeon / Climber: 1 year (preferred)

Beneficial qualifications / certificates

• CSCS
• ROLO
• Lantra Tractor Driving
• Lantra Arm Mounted Cutting Equipment / Flail
• Lantra Brush Cutter / Strimmer
• NPTC Chainsaw CS30, CS31a, CS31b, CS38 & CS39
• NPTC Chainsaw from a MEWP CS47
• NPTC Brushwood Chippers
• IPAF - MEWPS
• NPROS Operator 360 upto 10t
• Towing experience

Benefits

• 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Weekly pay
• Company pension
• PPE and/or uniform provided
• Career development
• Free parking / On-site parking

Work Location & Schedule

Work Location: In person

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay: GBP 30,000.00 - GBP 50,000.00 per year