Tree Surgeon

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Sutterton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Training & qualifications provided

Job summary

Unknown company in Sutterton, Lincolnshire is seeking a Tree Surgeon for a permanent, full-time role. The position involves 40 hours per week, usually 7:30–16:00, with travel across Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.

You will apply substantial arboriculture and grounds maintenance experience, with relevant qualifications, to deliver high standards for a well-established client base. Requirements include City & Guilds certificates (CS30/CS31/CS38, CS41 desirable), a full UK driving licence,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of practical arboriculture experience.
• City & Guilds CS30/CS31/CS38 certificates are required.
• CS41 Certificate of Competence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general arboricultural duties for multiple clients.
• Perform hedge cutting, site clearance and stump grinding.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and out-of-hours work as needed.
• Travel across Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.

Skills

Driving licence

Willing DBS check

Self-motivated

Education

CS30 Chainsaw Maintenance

CS31 Felling Small Trees up to 380mm

CS38 Climbing Trees & Aerial Rescue

CS41 Aerial Tree Rigging (desirable)

Job description

A Tree Surgeon is required for a permanent, full-time position with a well-established family landscape firm based in Sutterton, Lincolnshire. The role involves working a minimum of 40 hours per week, typically between 7:30 and 16:00, with travel across Lincolnshire and surrounding counties. The successful candidate will possess significant experience in tree surgery and grounds maintenance, alongside relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities include performing emergency call-outs, which may necessitate some out-of-hours work. A salary of £32,000 to £36,000 per annum is on offer, dependent on experience, plus benefits. This position suits a skilled professional seeking a permanent role within a reputable company. Excellent opportunity for an experienced Tree Surgeon / Grounds Person for a well-established company based in Sutterton, Lincolnshire.

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent.

Minimum 40 hours per week (normal working hours 7:30 – 16:00)

Location: Sutterton, with travel around surrounding areas

The Company

They are a family landscape firm, trading for the past 25 years specializing in grounds and sports field maintenance. They cover all of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties and pride themselves on being able to provide commercial grounds maintenance works to the highest of standards.

Roles and responsibilities

Carrying out general arboriculturally duties for a number of clients; including but not limited to:

• Mixed Tree Works
• Hedge Cutting
• Site Clearance
• Stump Grinding

There will also be occasion where you will be expected to work away. You will be paid accordingly for any additional works done outside your regular working hours.

Candidate requirements

• Ability to manage own work without close supervision in all weathers and at all hours
• Minimum of 2 year’s practical experience within the arboriculture industry.
• City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting (CS30)
• City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm (CS31)
• City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Climbing Trees and Aerial Rescue (CS38)
• Aged over 21 (for insurance purposes)
• Full clean manual driving licence
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
• All PPE will be provided
• Training and qualifications will be provided to keep staff trained and competent.
• Desirable City & Guilds Level 3 certificate of competence in Aerial Tree Rigging (CS41)

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.