Arborist Team Lead & Climber — Hands-On Leader

Delta Personnel Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Team Leader / Climber in the West Sussex & Surrey area. The role involves leading a small team while actively partaking in tree works including climbing, pruning, and dismantling. Candidates must have NPTC chainsaw and climbing qualifications, a full UK driving licence, as well as experience operating various tools and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Must have climbing, pruning, and sectional dismantling skills.
• Experience in operating chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and relevant safety qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and working alongside arborist operatives.
• Executing climbing, pruning, and sectional dismantling tasks.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Leadership

Climbing

Pruning

Chainsaw operation

Compliance with health and safety

Education

NPTC chainsaw and climbing qualifications

First Aid certification (EFAW+F)

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Stump grinders

MEWP

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Team Leader / Climber in the West Sussex & Surrey area. The role involves leading a small team while actively partaking in tree works including climbing, pruning, and dismantling. Candidates must have NPTC chainsaw and climbing qualifications, a full UK driving licence, as well as experience operating various tools and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a full-time, permanent position.