Climbing Arborist — Aerial Tree Work & Team Support

Nicholsons; Bicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Nicholsons is seeking a Second Climbing Arborist to join our arboriculture team in North Aston. This full-time role (40 hours/week, 7:30am–4:30pm) fosters career development in arboriculture and requires safe climbing and a full UK driving licence.

You’ll work closely with Team Leaders and Lead Climbers in a supportive, professional environment. The ideal candidate will have NPTC qualifications, ground crew leadership experience, emergency first aid certificate, and a passion for the outdoors.

Qualifications

• NPTC CS30/31/32/38/39 qualifications and extensive climbing experience.
• Experience in running a ground team and rigging.
• Emergency first aid + F certificate.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake arboricultural operations in a safe and efficient manner, following instructions from Team Leaders and Lead Climbers.
• Support Team Leaders with the organisation of the ground team, setting up sites and keeping sites tidy.
• Perform basic aerial tree work unsupervised and more complex aerial tree work under the guidance of the Team Leaders and Lead Climbers.
• Share knowledge with more junior members of the team to promote best practice.
• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Climbing arborist

Team leadership

Ground crew management

Safety awareness

Full UK driving licence

Education

NPTC CS30/31/32/38/39

First aid certificate

Driving licence

Tools

Brushwood chippers

Job description

Nicholsons is seeking a Second Climbing Arborist to join our arboriculture team in North Aston. This full-time role (40 hours/week, 7:30am–4:30pm) fosters career development in arboriculture and requires safe climbing and a full UK driving licence.

You’ll work closely with Team Leaders and Lead Climbers in a supportive, professional environment. The ideal candidate will have NPTC qualifications, ground crew leadership experience, emergency first aid certificate, and a passion for the outdoors.