Climbing Arborist — Aerial Tree Work & Team Support

Nicholsons

Bicester

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago
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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.

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