Arborist: Tree Care & Aerial Rescue Expert

Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve & Howletts Wild Animal Parks; Hythe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Training and development

Free park entry for you and a guest

Discounts on food, retail and stays

Counselling line

Additional length-of-service benefits

Job summary

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve & Howletts Wild Animal Parks is seeking experienced Arborists to join our expanding Arboriculture Department. You will carry out routine and emergency tree maintenance across both parks and off-site woodland areas, identifying hazardous trees and recommending action.

The role requires at least three years’ experience, CS30/31/32/38/39 (or equivalent) and a valid First Aid at Work, plus a full driving licence to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Three years’ arborist experience and a willingness to develop skills.
• Valid CS30/31/32/38/39 (or equivalent) and a First Aid at Work cert are essential.
• Ability to work safely with a range of arboricultural tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and emergency tree maintenance across both parks and off-site woodland areas.
• Identify hazardous trees and assess issues such as damage and disease, and recommend action.
• Prune trees using rope and harness techniques; provide aerial rescue support and timber processing.
• Maintain tools and equipment; support the wider team and mentor trainees.

Skills

Arborist experience

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

NPTC CS30/31/32/38/39 (or equivalent)

First Aid at Work

Tools

MEWP operator certification

Trailer towing licence

Tractors, trailers and chippers experience

Job description

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve & Howletts Wild Animal Parks is seeking experienced Arborists to join our expanding Arboriculture Department. You will carry out routine and emergency tree maintenance across both parks and off-site woodland areas, identifying hazardous trees and recommending action.

The role requires at least three years’ experience, CS30/31/32/38/39 (or equivalent) and a valid First Aid at Work, plus a full driving licence to travel between sites.