Tree Surgeon Technician

Ipswich Borough Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ipswich Borough Council is recruiting a Tree Surgeon Technician to perform arboriculture tasks across public parks, cemeteries and facilities, including pruning, dismantling, and safety-focused work. You will follow procedures to meet high standards while adhering to health, safety and biodiversity regulations.

Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in Arboriculture, Health & Safety certificates and NPTC qualifications CS30-39, IPAF and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Arboriculture.
• Health & Safety certificate and related training.
• Experience in tree surgery and public-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Arboriculture works including pruning, dismantling and crown work.
• Operate and maintain associated machinery and power tools safely.
• Work in public spaces, cemeteries and facilities with due regard to safety and biodiversity.

Skills

Tree Surgery Skills

Health & Safety

Public-facing Experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Arboriculture

Health & Safety Certificate

Tools

NPTC CS30

NPTC CS31

NPTC CS32/3

NPTC CS38

NPTC CS39

PA1/PA6A

IPAF

Job description

To carry out all aspects of Arboriculture works including tree felling, pruning, shaping,

thinning, crown reduction, crown lifting, dismantling, dead wooding and associated tasks in

public parks, cemeteries, sports facilities, highways, housing areas, private contracts and

similar open spaces to the required standard and specification in according with agreed

procedures.

Achieving high quality standards throughout all areas maintained and with due regard to

relevant statutory obligations e.g. Health & Safety, environmental protection, and biodiversity

NVQ Level 2 or equivalentqualification / skills / experience inArboricultureHealth and Safety CertificateNPTC CS30 Maintaining a chainsawNPTC CS31 Felling trees to 380mmNPTC CS32/3 Felling trees over380mmNTPC CS38 Climb trees and performaerial tree rescueNTPC CS39 Operate the chainsawfrom rope and harnessNTCP CS40 Carryout pruningoperationsPA1+PA6A pesticidespraying certificateNTCP CS41 Dismantlingand riggingPA1 +PA6A pesticidespraying certificateNPTC power prunerIPAF – Mobile elevatedworking platformIOSH Managing SafetyCertificates/Application FormRelevantexperienceExperience including the use ofassociated machinery in TreeSurgeryExperience of working in a publicfacing environmentExperience of supervisionExperience in the use of, avariety of power toolsTowing experienceApplication form/InterviewSpecialistknowledgeUnderstanding of Health & SafetyproceduresGood knowledge of plants, trees andtheir maintenance needs.LOLER regulations and inspections(climbing ropes and equipment)Knowledge of local areaApplication form/InterviewPersonal skillsAbility to work alone and use owninitiativeAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to prioritise workload forself/teamApplication form/InterviewSpecial workingconditionsValid Driving LicenceAbility to work outside in all weathersAbility to carry out manual tasks suchas climbing trees, considerablebending, lifting and walkingCategory C1+E Licence(Towing trailers)

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Tree Surgeon Technician

Company: Ipswich Borough Council Salary: £31,525 to £33,119 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Ipswich, IP1 2DE Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Summary

To carry out all aspects of Arboriculture works including tree felling, pruning, shaping,

thinning, crown reduction, crown lifting, dismantling, dead wooding and associated tasks in

public parks, cemeteries, sports facilities, highways, housing areas, private contracts and

similar open spaces to the required standard and specification in according with agreed

procedures.

Achieving high quality standards throughout all areas maintained and with due regard to

relevant statutory obligations e.g. Health & Safety, environmental protection, and biodiversity

Essential requirements

NVQ Level 2 or equivalentqualification / skills / experience inArboricultureHealth and Safety CertificateNPTC CS30 Maintaining a chainsawNPTC CS31 Felling trees to 380mmNPTC CS32/3 Felling trees over380mmNTPC CS38 Climb trees and performaerial tree rescueNTPC CS39 Operate the chainsawfrom rope and harnessNTCP CS40 Carryout pruningoperationsPA1+PA6A pesticidespraying certificateNTCP CS41 Dismantlingand riggingPA1 +PA6A pesticidespraying certificateNPTC power prunerIPAF – Mobile elevatedworking platformIOSH Managing SafetyCertificates/Application FormRelevantexperienceExperience including the use ofassociated machinery in TreeSurgeryExperience of working in a publicfacing environmentExperience of supervisionExperience in the use of, avariety of power toolsTowing experienceApplication form/InterviewSpecialistknowledgeUnderstanding of Health & SafetyproceduresGood knowledge of plants, trees andtheir maintenance needs.LOLER regulations and inspections(climbing ropes and equipment)Knowledge of local areaApplication form/InterviewPersonal skillsAbility to work alone and use owninitiativeAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to prioritise workload forself/teamApplication form/InterviewSpecial workingconditionsValid Driving LicenceAbility to work outside in all weathersAbility to carry out manual tasks suchas climbing trees, considerablebending, lifting and walkingCategory C1+E Licence(Towing trailers)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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