Tree Climber

VMS Ltd; Brandon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Arborist role at VMS in the United Kingdom requires practical tree care and landscape maintenance, with a strong emphasis on safe and efficient operations. The candidate should hold a full UK driving licence, be reliable, and ready to contribute to daily field activities while adhering to health and safety standards.

The position is full-time and permanent, offering a salary in the £31k–£34k range and benefits including a company pension and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Punctual timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Adaptable and hard working.
• Loyal
• Keen to learn CS30/31 CS38 Utility Tickets CSCS Desirable CS39 CS40 CS41 CS45
• Manual Handling, First Aid + FPTS, Water Awareness Level 1 & 2
• Strong mechanical knowledge related to operation and upkeep of power tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Duties Time sheets completed weekly
• Completing Vehicle Check Sheets
• POWRA Completion
• Communicating Daily Work Progress
• Reporting Close Calls / Accidents / Incidents
• Kit & Vehicle Cleanliness
• Equipment / Plant / Vehicle Fault reporting
• Safe Legal Driving of company vehicles (Over 21's only)
• LOLER (CS38 Only)
• Bird Nesting & other Ecological Inspections
• Return Briefing Sign Off Forms as issued
• Wearing Correct PEP
• Your own and everyone's Safety
• Yard Duties as Allocated
• All new operatives will receive training and mentoring in delivering the above responsibilities.

Skills

Driving Licence (UK)

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Adaptable

Hardworking

Loyal

Willing to learn

Power tools knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

CS30/31

CS38

CSCS

CS39

CS40

CS41

CS45

First Aid

Water Awareness Level 1 & 2

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Summary

demonstrating expertise in the care and management of various tree species. This role requires a combination of technical skills, mechanical knowledge, and a strong commitment to maintaining the health and aesthetics of our green spaces. and provide a competitive salary and 29 days holiday per year, 33 from April 2026. Join us in nurturing our green spaces while contributing positively to the environment!

Responsibilities

• Duties Time sheets completed weekly


• Completing Vehicle Check Sheets


• POWRA Completion


• Communicating Daily Work Progress


• Reporting Close Calls / Accidents / Incidents


• Kit & Vehicle Cleanliness


• Equipment / Plant / Vehicle Fault reporting


• Safe Legal Driving of company vehicles (Over 21's only)


• LOLER (CS38 Only)


• Bird Nesting & other Ecological Inspections


• Return Briefing Sign Off Forms as issued


• Wearing Correct PEP


• Your own and everyone's Safety


• Yard Duties as Allocated \\All new operatives will receive training and mentoring in delivering the above responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications Full UK Driving Licence. Punctual timekeeping Ability to work as part of a team Adaptable and hard working Loyal

and keen to learn CS30/31 CS38 Utility Tickets CSCS Desirable CS39 CS40 CS41 CS45 Manual Handling First Aid + F PTS Water Awareness Level 1 & 2 Strong mechanical knowledge related to the operation and upkeep of power tools and machinery.

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,200.00-£33,800.00 per year
Benefits: Additional leave Company pension On-site parking
Experience: Arb: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Arborist

About VMS

Our drive and focus is working with our clients, bringing solutions to the table and always delivering on our promises. Our culture demonstrates complete passion towards the work that we carry out. We have developed a highly skilled and experienced workforce designed to provide the quality of service our clients expect, whilst adopting best practice safety processes. We specialise, where others fear to go; delivering our services within the rail sector, in and around water, as well as more conventional public, highways and commercial spaces. We have a huge focus on health, safety, quality and environmental standards, to ensure we protect our workforce safety, whilst being environmentally responsible and sustainable. We are proud to share with you our accreditation's and certificates which can be accessed here: Overview We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Arborist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for trees and landscape maintenance