Arborist / Vegetation Operative

AWD Recruitment Limited; Polegate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD Recruitment Limited in Polegate, East Sussex, seeks an Arborist / Vegetation Operative to deliver vegetation clearance, tree surgery and ground-based tasks across highways, utilities and commercial projects.

You will operate chainsaws, chippers and strimmers, support climbing and aerial operations where qualified, and work independently or as part of a team on varied outdoor sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in arboriculture or de-vegetation.
• CS30/31 certification.
• Chainsaw experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Tree Surgery and Vegetation Clearance: Carry out tree surgery, vegetation clearance and ground-based works
• Safe Working Practices: Follow site requirements and support safe working practices
• Tools and Machinery: Operate chainsaws, chippers, strimmers and other relevant equipment
• Climbing and Aerial Support: Assist with climbing and aerial operations where appropriately qualified
• Infrastructure Support: Contribute to works across highways, utilities and commercial projects

Skills

Arboriculture experience

CS30/31

Attention to detail

Team player

Punctual and reliable

Self-motivated

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Strimmers

MEWP certification

CSCS card

Job description

Join a skilled outdoor team delivering vegetation clearance, tree surgery and infrastructure support. Previous arboriculture or de-vegetation experience, CS30/31 and a full UK driving licence are essential.

If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Tree Surgeon, Tree Climber, Arboricultural Operative, Tree Surgery Operative, Arborist Groundworker, Tree Worker, Vegetation Clearance Operative, Forestry Operative

SALARY: Competitive Salary + Benefits

LOCATION: Polegate, East Sussex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an opportunity to contribute to varied outdoor work across highways, utilities and commercial projects.

Working as an Arborist / Vegetation Operative offers a practical mix of vegetation clearance, tree surgery and ground-based activity, with safe working at the heart of each project.

The Arborist / Vegetation Operative will use tools and machinery including chainsaws, chippers and strimmers, supporting climbing and aerial operations where appropriately qualified.

As part of the Polegate team, the Arborist / Vegetation Operative will work independently and collaboratively to help deliver reliable, high-quality work.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Arborist / Vegetation Operative include:

• Tree Surgery and Vegetation Clearance: Carry out tree surgery, vegetation clearance and ground-based works
• Safe Working Practices: Follow site requirements and support safe working practices
• Tools and Machinery: Operate chainsaws, chippers, strimmers and other relevant equipment
• Climbing and Aerial Support: Assist with climbing and aerial operations where appropriately qualified
• Infrastructure Support: Contribute to works across highways, utilities and commercial projects

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience in arboriculture or de-vegetation
• CS30/31
• Chainsaw experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual

DESIRABLE

• CS38/39 climbing and aerial rescue
• MEWP certification
• Chapter 8 signing, lighting and guarding
• CSCS card