Lead Arborist: Utility Vegetation Leader

Avove; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Avove Utilities seeks an Arborist Team Leader to oversee daily tree-care operations on UK utility contracts. You will lead field teams, ensure safety and compliance, and liaise with clients and management to meet project specs.

You will supervise arborists and subcontractors, manage pruning, removals, planting, and tree health assessments, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading tree-care operations.
• Certifications in arboriculture and safety.
• Ability to supervise arborists and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work programmes to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
• Enforce safe working practices and environmental standards.
• Provide clear work specs, method statements, and documentation.
• Ensure teams understand and follow contract requirements.
• Set high performance standards for staff.
• Carry out audits and implement improvements.
• Deliver work on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Arboriculture

Safety

Team coordination

Client liaison

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Chainsaw ticket

EWP ticket

Job description

Avove Utilities seeks an Arborist Team Leader to oversee daily tree-care operations on UK utility contracts. You will lead field teams, ensure safety and compliance, and liaise with clients and management to meet project specs.

You will supervise arborists and subcontractors, manage pruning, removals, planting, and tree health assessments, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.