Tree Surgeon

Search Consultancy; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Recruitment is seeking an experienced Tree Surgeon to join our client's team, working across a range of tree maintenance and landscaping projects in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities include felling, pruning, crown lifting, rope-based climbing, chainsaw use, hedge cutting, stump removal and site clearance, all while maintaining health and safety standards. Relevant NPTC/City & Guilds qualifications and a full UK driving licence are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Tree Surgeon / Arborist.
• Relevant chainsaw qualifications (NPTC / City & Guilds).
• Tree climbing and aerial rescue experience.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team.
• A reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Tree felling, dismantling and pruning.
• Crown lifting, thinning and reduction.
• Climbing trees using ropes and harnesses.
• Operating chainsaws and specialist equipment.
• Hedge cutting and general tree maintenance.
• Stump removal and site clearance.
• Working safely at height and following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Tree Surgeon / Arborist

Chainsaw operation

Tree climbing & aerial rescue

Team safety culture

Education

NPTC / City & Guilds

Tools

Chainsaws & equipment

Job description

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Search Recruitment is looking for an experienced

Tree Surgeon to join our client's team, working across a range of tree maintenance and landscaping projects.

The Role

Tree felling, dismantling and pruning.

Crown lifting, thinning and reduction.

Climbing trees using ropes and harnesses.

Operating chainsaws and specialist equipment.

Hedge cutting and general tree maintenance.

Stump removal and site clearance.

Working safely at height and following health and safety procedures.

We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Tree Surgeon / Arborist.

Relevant chainsaw qualifications (NPTC / City & Guilds).

Tree climbing and aerial rescue experience.

Ability to work safely as part of a team.

A reliable and hardworking attitude.

Full UK driving licence advantageous.

What's In It For You?

Competitive rates of pay.

Regular work opportunities.

Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.