Tree Surgeon

Service Care Solutions; Croft; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting a Tree Surgeon for a temporary role in Croft/Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. The role involves a range of tree surgery tasks, from crown lifting to felling, using chainsaws and other equipment, and working safely at height.

Experience in arboriculture and NPTC/CS qualifications are required, along with a valid UK driving licence. The position is 37 hours per week with hourly PAYE/umbrella rates and a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in tree surgery, forestry or arboriculture.
• Relevant NPTC / CS qualifications, including chainsaw operation, tree felling, tree climbing, chainsaw use from rope and harness, and aerial rescue.
• Recognised qualification in Arboriculture or Horticulture, or demonstrable equivalent experience with a commitment to gaining relevant qualifications.
• Good understanding of safe working practices, working at height and aerial rescue procedures.
• Knowledge of tree species, tree health and common pests and diseases.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of tree surgery works, including crown lifting, crown reductions, dead wooding, pollarding, bracing and tree felling.
• Operate chainsaws, pole saws, wood chippers and other specialist arboricultural equipment.
• Carry out tree climbing, aerial work and dismantling operations safely.
• Undertake aerial rescue procedures and maintain safe working practices when working at height.
• Assist with tree planting, young tree maintenance, shrub maintenance and other associated forestry duties.
• Identify tree species and assess tree condition, recognising potential diseases, pests and biosecurity risks.
• Carry out routine maintenance and safety checks on vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Support the team in responding to emergency tree works, including storm damage and fallen trees.
• Follow risk assessments, method statements, traffic management requirements and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Occasionally provide guidance and supervision to apprentices and other operatives on site.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Working at height

Forestry knowledge

Education

NPTC / CS qualifications (chainsaw, felling, climbing, rope and harness, aerial rescue)

Job description

Tree Surgeon Location: Croft/Mountsorrel, Leicestershire Pay Rate: £17.17 per hour PAYE | £21.23 per hour Umbrella inc Holiday Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of tree surgery works, including crown lifting, crown reductions, dead wooding, pollarding, bracing and tree felling.
• Operate chainsaws, pole saws, wood chippers and other specialist arboricultural equipment.
• Carry out tree climbing, aerial work and dismantling operations safely.
• Undertake aerial rescue procedures and maintain safe working practices when working at height.
• Assist with tree planting, young tree maintenance, shrub maintenance and other associated forestry duties.
• Identify tree species and assess tree condition, recognising potential diseases, pests and biosecurity risks.
• Carry out routine maintenance and safety checks on vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Support the team in responding to emergency tree works, including storm damage and fallen trees.
• Follow risk assessments, method statements, traffic management requirements and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Occasionally provide guidance and supervision to apprentices and other operatives on site.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in tree surgery, forestry or arboriculture.
• Relevant NPTC / CS qualifications, including chainsaw operation, tree felling, tree climbing, chainsaw use from rope and harness, and aerial rescue.
• Recognised qualification in Arboriculture or Horticulture, or demonstrable equivalent experience with a commitment to gaining relevant qualifications.
• Good understanding of safe working practices, working at height and aerial rescue procedures.
• Knowledge of tree species, tree health and common pests and diseases.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to operate specialist arboricultural machinery and equipment.
• Good understanding of health and safety and traffic management requirements.
• A reliable, practical and team-focused approach to work.