Climbing Arborist — Advanced Tree Surgeon (On-Call)

Totally Local Company; Stockport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days

Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

NEST Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Continuous Professional Development

Job summary

Totally Local Company in Stockport is seeking a skilled Climbing Arborist to join our Arbs team. You will undertake arboricultural work to BS 3998 standards and be responsible for tree surveys, hazard identification and quotations.

You’ll climb safely, use appropriate equipment and support on-road operations. The role requires NPTC competencies CS 30/31/38/39, a full clean driving licence, and willingness to drive a range of vehicles.

Qualifications

• NPTC CS30/31/38/39 essential for the role.
• Full, clean driving licence required.
• Chapter 8 Road Traffic Signing knowledge desirable.
• BS 3998 (2010) arboricultural standards awareness.

Responsibilities

• Undertake skilled arboricultural operations in line with NPTC and BS 3998 (2010) using safe practices.
• Climb and work at heights, perform tree surveys, identify hazards and quotations.
• Drive a variety of vehicles and participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out service.

Skills

NPTC CS30-39

Full driving licence

First Aid

Chapter 8 Signing

Education

NPTC CS30/31/38/39

Chapter 8 Road Traffic Signing

Tools

Chainsaws

Wood chippers

Stump grinders

Underground cable detection equipment

Job description

Totally Local Company in Stockport is seeking a skilled Climbing Arborist to join our Arbs team. You will undertake arboricultural work to BS 3998 standards and be responsible for tree surveys, hazard identification and quotations.

You’ll climb safely, use appropriate equipment and support on-road operations. The role requires NPTC competencies CS 30/31/38/39, a full clean driving licence, and willingness to drive a range of vehicles.