Arborist / Vegetation Operative

AWD online; Polegate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online is seeking an Arborist / Vegetation Operative for a full-time, permanent role in Polegate, East Sussex. The job involves vegetation clearance, tree surgery and ground-based work across highways, utilities and commercial projects.

You will operate chainsaws, chippers and strimmers, and may assist with climbing and aerial operations where qualified. Work is outdoors, often independently or with small teams.

Qualifications

• Previous arboriculture or de-vegetation experience required.
• CS30/31 certification required.
• Chainsaw experience essential.
• Industry-relevant tickets essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Tree surgery and vegetation clearance on site.
• Follow safe working practices and site rules.
• Operate chainsaws, chippers, strimmers and related equipment.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

CS30/31

Chainsaw

Industry tickets

Driving licence

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Tools

First Aid trained

Job description

Arborist / Vegetation Operative

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 you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also want 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

• Industry-relevant tickets

• Full UK driving licence

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication skills

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

• Reliable and punctual

DESIRABLE

• CS38/39 climbing and aerial rescue

• Utilities experience

• First A​id (Forestry)

• MEWP certification

• Chapter 8 signing, lighting and guarding

• CSCS card