Public Sector Tree Surgeon & Arborist Specialist

JT Recruit; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Recruit is seeking a tree surgeon for a public sector client based in Melton Mowbray. The role involves delivering a professional arboriculture service across Leicestershire and nearby counties, with duties ranging from crown lifting to emergency response for highways works.

Responsibilities include plant operation, safety compliance, and routine maintenance of arboriculture equipment. Required qualifications cover NRSWA, NHSS12, and NPTC certificates, along with a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• NRSWA Operatives certification is required.
• NHSS12 certification required.
• Arboriculture/Horticulture qualification or certificate.
• NPTC units including chainsaw maintenance and use.
• Tree felling and climbing qualifications required.
• Rope and harness chainsaw operation competency.
• Ariel rescue certification required.
• PA1/PA6 pesticides qualifications.
• First Aid certification required.
• Valid driving licence required.
• LGV CPC with DQC card current.
• Mobile Elevated Works Platform license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tree surgery including crown lifting, dead wooding, crown reductions, pollarding and felling.
• Maintenance of trees and shrubs in public and private sector sites as directed.
• Operate specialist plant/equipment for highways/arboriculture work.
• Daily vehicle and plant maintenance and safety compliance per regulations.
• Assist with daytime emergency responses during environmental incidents.
• Maintain arboriculture equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Identify underground services to protect operatives and assets.
• Oversee arboriculture audits and assessments on site.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Public sector experience

Education

NRSWA Qualification (Operatives)

National Highways Sector Scheme 12

National recognised Certificate in Arboriculture / Horticulture

NPTC: Maintain & Operate Chainsaw

NPTC: Tree Felling

NPTC: Tree climbing

NPTC: Use of Chainsaw from rope & harness

NPTC: Ariel rescue

Pesticides PA1 & PA6

First Aid Certificate

Valid Driving Licence

LGV CPC with current DQC Card

Mobile Elevated Works Platform license

Job description

JT Recruit is seeking a tree surgeon for a public sector client based in Melton Mowbray. The role involves delivering a professional arboriculture service across Leicestershire and nearby counties, with duties ranging from crown lifting to emergency response for highways works.

Responsibilities include plant operation, safety compliance, and routine maintenance of arboriculture equipment. Required qualifications cover NRSWA, NHSS12, and NPTC certificates, along with a valid driving licence.