Night-Shift Tree Surgeon & Climbing Arborist — Highways

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift bonus

PPE provided

Training & qualifications

Career progression

Christmas-time time off

Long-term work

Job summary

eRecruitSmart is recruiting experienced Tree Surgeons and Climbing Arborists for highway vegetation work across the UK. The role focuses on night shifts to ensure quieter networks and includes a competitive £30,000 - £50,000 salary with a night shift bonus and year-round work.

Expect 40 hours per week with full PPE and specialist equipment provided. Ongoing training and paid industry qualifications, plus career progression opportunities, make this a long-term, stable role with a growing

Qualifications

• NPTC CS30/31, CS38, CS39 or equivalent certifications required.
• Aerial rescue certification or IPAF MEWP would be advantageous.
• Experience in tree surgery and climbing Arborist roles preferred.
• Safe work practices and highway vegetation experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Tree felling and dismantling
• Climbing and aerial operations
• Aerial rescue duties
• Chainsaw operation from rope and harness
• Hazardous tree removal
• Highway vegetation management
• Maintaining sightlines around road signs and infrastructure
• Working safely as part of a professional team

Skills

Tree surgery

Climbing

Grounds maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

NPTC CS30/31

NPTC CS38 (Climb & Aerial Rescue)

NPTC CS39 (Chainsaw from Rope & Harness)

Aerial Rescue Certification

CS47 / Chainsaw from MEWP

IPAF / MEWP

Tools

MEWP operation

Chainsaw equipment

Job description

eRecruitSmart is recruiting experienced Tree Surgeons and Climbing Arborists for highway vegetation work across the UK. The role focuses on night shifts to ensure quieter networks and includes a competitive £30,000 - £50,000 salary with a night shift bonus and year-round work.

Expect 40 hours per week with full PPE and specialist equipment provided. Ongoing training and paid industry qualifications, plus career progression opportunities, make this a long-term, stable role with a growing