Night-Shift Tree Surgeon & Climbing Arborist (Highways)

eRecruitSmart; Great Billington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift bonus

40 hours per week

PPE provided

Training & qualifications

Career progression

Interesting projects

Christmas time off

Long-term stable work

Job summary

eRecruitSmart is recruiting experienced Tree Surgeons and Climbing Arborists for highway vegetation work across the UK. Most tasks occur at night, offering a quieter environment with a night shift bonus. Roles involve tree felling, climbing, aerial operations and highway maintenance on major road networks.

Ideal candidates bring NPTC CS30/31, CS38 and CS39, plus aerial rescue qualifications. Opportunities for progression, full PPE provided and ongoing training are available, with a guaranteed

Qualifications

• Experience as Tree Surgeon or Climbing Arborist.
• Competent in tree felling, dismantling and highway vegetation work.
• Ability to climb and perform aerial operations with chainsaw use.
• Qualified in NPTC CS30/31, CS38, CS39 and aerial rescue.
• Experience with MEWP/IPAF is desirable.
• Highways Passport or ROLO is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree felling and dismantling.
• Climb and conduct aerial operations and rescue duties.
• Operate chainsaw from rope and harness.
• Remove hazardous trees and manage highway vegetation.
• Maintain sightlines around road signs and infrastructure.
• Work safely as part of a professional team.

Skills

Tree felling

Climbing arborist

Aerial operations

Chainsaw operation

Aerial rescue

Highway vegetation management

Sightlines maintenance

Team safety

Education

NPTC CS30/31

NPTC CS38

NPTC CS39

Aerial Rescue Certification

CS47 / Chainsaw from MEWP

IPAF / MEWP

Highways Passport / ROLO (beneficial)

Job description

eRecruitSmart is recruiting experienced Tree Surgeons and Climbing Arborists for highway vegetation work across the UK. Most tasks occur at night, offering a quieter environment with a night shift bonus. Roles involve tree felling, climbing, aerial operations and highway maintenance on major road networks.

Ideal candidates bring NPTC CS30/31, CS38 and CS39, plus aerial rescue qualifications. Opportunities for progression, full PPE provided and ongoing training are available, with a guaranteed