Tree Surgeon

Chappell Enterprises UK; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32,000 - £37,000 per year

Performance bonuses

Clear progression into a more senior'

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Branchwalkers Tree Surgery in the South East is looking for a qualified Arborist/Tree Surgeon who wants to push their climbing ability and progress toward Lead Climber/Team Leader.

You'll work with experienced climbers on a mix of large removals, ash dieback work and dangerous trees, gaining exposure to challenging climbs and a clear path to senior roles as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Qualified climber with CS30/CS31/CS38/CS39 tickets.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong focus on health and safety.
• Keen to progress toward Team Leader/Lead Climber level.

Responsibilities

• Perform large tree removals and sectional dismantles.
• Work on ash dieback and dangerous tree work.
• Tackle challenging climbs as ability grows.
• Operate professional arboricultural machinery and equipment.
• Contribute to commercial, domestic and utility projects.
• Progress toward Lead Climber and Team Leader roles.

Skills

CS30

CS31

CS38

CS39

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety

Job description

Arborist / Tree Surgeon – Big Trees, Technical Work & Lead Climber Progression

Want to spend more time climbing bigger trees and less time doing routine work from the ground?

Branchwalkers Tree Surgery is looking for a qualified Arborist/Tree Surgeon who wants to push their climbing ability, gain experience on more demanding tree work and develop towards Lead Climber/Team Leader level.

A large proportion of our current workload involves large tree works, ash dieback removals and dangerous trees. That means regular opportunities to work on bigger dismantles, challenging removals and jobs that will genuinely develop you as a climber.

If you've got your climbing tickets and the fundamentals are there, but you want the opportunity to tackle bigger trees, more technical work and increasingly challenging climbs, this could be a very good next move.

The role

You'll work alongside experienced Lead Climbers and Team Leaders across a varied programme of arboricultural work throughout the South East.

You'll be encouraged to get involved, climb and progress. As your ability and confidence develop, you'll take on increasingly challenging sections of work rather than remaining someone's second climber indefinitely.

The current workload provides particularly strong exposure to large tree removals, ash dieback and dangerous tree work, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to sharpen their climbing, dismantling and decision-making skills.

The longer-term opportunity is equally important. Branchwalkers is planning for the future and wants to develop its next Lead Climbers and Team Leaders from within the business.

What you'll get stuck into

• Large tree removals and sectional dismantles
• Ash dieback and dangerous tree work
• Challenging climbs that develop your ability and confidence
• Aerial pruning, reductions and removals
• Working alongside experienced climbers on more technical jobs
• Increasing responsibility in the tree as your ability develops
• Commercial, domestic, utility and infrastructure projects
• Use of professional arboricultural machinery and equipment
• The opportunity to develop towards Lead Climber and Team Leader level

Why join Branchwalkers?

Better climbing experience

The workload gives you exposure to the type of trees and removals that can quickly develop your technical ability.

Proper progression

This isn't progression dangled as a future possibility. Branchwalkers needs to develop its next Lead Climbers and Team Leaders as the business grows.

More responsibility as you improve

Show that you're capable and you'll be given the opportunity to take on bigger climbs and more challenging work.

Varied, interesting jobs

From large dismantles and dangerous trees to commercial and utility work, there's plenty of variety beyond everyday pruning and maintenance.

Become a better climber

Ultimately, that's one of the biggest reasons to consider the role. You'll be working in an environment where the volume and type of tree work gives you the opportunity to progress quickly.

What we're looking for

• Qualified climber - CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39
• Full UK driving licence
• Someone keen to progress towards Team Leader/Lead Climber level
• Strong approach to health and safety
• Reliable, hardworking and a good team player

What's on offer

• £32,000 - £37,000 per year
• Performance bonuses
• Clear progression into a more senior role
• Training and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking

About Branchwalkers

Branchwalkers Tree Surgery has more than 10 years' experience delivering professional arboricultural services across the South East.

The company works across commercial, domestic and utility contracts and is Safe Contractor Approved, combining professional standards with the feel of a growing business where good people have the opportunity to progress.

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