Level 3 Arboriculturist

Quantix Technical; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Essex seeks a Level 3 Arboriculturist to enhance its vegetation management operations. This full-time role combines data analysis, tree identification, and environmental sustainability practices, employing innovative drone technology to improve safety and efficiency. Candidates should possess strong skills in tree health assessment and analysis.

Benefits

Forward-thinking team utilizing drone technology

Varied role with field data analysis

Company values innovation and sustainability

Qualifications

• Qualified Arboriculturist with Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of tree health and disease.
• Experience with vegetation risk management.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret UAV survey footage.
• Identify tree species and assess their health.
• Produce vegetation management plans.

Skills

Tree identification skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Education

Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture

LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection certification

Job description

Level 3 Arboriculturist Essex

Company Overview
A leading specialist services provider is seeking a Level 3 Arboriculturist to support its expanding vegetation and arboriculture operations. The company delivers a range of services across the rail, utilities, and local authority sectors, with a particular focus on innovative aerial survey methods using UAV (Drone) technology. The main office is based in Essex, supported by regional teams across the UK.

With a reputation for technical excellence and safety, the business offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge tree management projects that shape safe and sustainable landscapes along critical infrastructure networks.

Role Overview

This is a full-time, primarily office-based role for a qualified Arboriculturist, with occasional opportunities for remote work. The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing UAV (Drone) aerial survey data, identifying species, and producing precise vegetation management plans that balance environmental sustainability with operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret UAV (Drone) survey footage of lineside environments
• Accurately identify tree species and assess vegetation health
• Categorise vegetation types and assess potential risk
• Produce safe, efficient, and sustainable work prescriptions within time-critical frameworks
• Collaborate with operational teams to support project delivery

Key Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture (or equivalent)
• Strong tree identification skills and understanding of tree health, physiology, and disease
• Experience with vegetation risk management practices
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently and in a team
• Strong IT proficiency and reporting capability
• Full UK driving licence
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection certification (desirable)
• Prior experience with tree inspections and surveys (desirable)

Location Requirement:

Candidates should live withinthe Essex, as regular office attendance is expected.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team using drone technology to improve asset safety and environmental impact
• Enjoy a varied role with a mix of field data analysis, reporting, and decision-making
• Join a company that values innovation, technical integrity, and long-term sustainability