Arborist Team Leader — Lead Climbers, CPD & Progress

Bawden Tree Care; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £34,000–£37,000

28 days paid holiday

Full PPE and climbing equipment

Career development opportunities

Stihl Advanced Procom headset

Job summary

Bawden Tree Care in Amesbury, Wiltshire is seeking an Arborist Team Leader to head a 2–3 person crew and deliver high standards of tree surgery.

The role requires qualified arborists with climbing experience and relevant City & Guilds NPTC qualifications; travel to varied sites is expected with occasional overnight stays. We value safety, professionalism and ongoing development within our family‑run business.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of arboriculture experience.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with interest in tree surgery and ecology.
• Willing to travel and occasionally stay away for short periods.
• Demonstrates industry knowledge and high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2–3 person team on diverse projects.
• Travel to project sites and occasional overnight stays.
• Ensure safety and high-quality workmanship on site.
• Support ongoing development in tree surgery and arboriculture.

Skills

Climbing experience

Safety-conscious

Arboriculture knowledge

Team leadership

Industry knowledge

Education

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2: Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting

City Guilds NPTC Level 2: Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2: Tree Climbing and Rescue

City & Guilds NPTC Level 3: Aerial Cutting with Free-fall Techniques

NRSWA Unit 02 Installation of Traffic Management

Level 3 Supervisory Management Qualification

Qualified First Aider (F)

Mobile elevating work platforms training

Category B+E (driving license)

Street works qualifications

Job description

Bawden Tree Care in Amesbury, Wiltshire is seeking an Arborist Team Leader to head a 2–3 person crew and deliver high standards of tree surgery.

The role requires qualified arborists with climbing experience and relevant City & Guilds NPTC qualifications; travel to varied sites is expected with occasional overnight stays. We value safety, professionalism and ongoing development within our family‑run business.