Arborist - Climbers

Arborist - Climbers
Location: Christchurch
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Salary: £15.14 to £18.38 DOE and qualifications held, PLUS Enhanced Overtime and call-out rates. (Base Salary equivalent £31,500-38,220)
About the role
Our client provide a range of Arboricultural Operations including tree removals, crown thinning/reductions/lifting, deadwooding and tree planting, as well as ongoing tree maintenance. An exciting opportunity has risen for an Arborist/Climber to join our Arboricultural Association Approved contracting team in Christchurch.
This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career and be part of a dynamic, forwarding-thinking team. If you''re ready to take the next step in your professional journey, we want to hear from you. You will need to have a keen focus on safe working practice, care and maintenance of arboricultural plant, vehicles and equipment and a passion for high quality tree care, with a can-do attitude.
We have multiple positions available at various levels, from Trainee Climber to Skilled Climbers, so if this opportunity interests you and you know any experienced arborists who might be a great fit, feel free to invite them to apply with you! We''re excited to build a team of like-minded individuals who enjoy their work, collaborate effectively and are committed to delivering the best service to our clients.
Requirements

• Previous experience working in an Arborist position
• Awareness of safety protocols and procedures is critical to ensure the well-being of both the surveyor and others in the vicinity of trees being assessed.
• If you hold relevant qualifications such as Level 3 Maintenance (Formerly CS 30 / CS 31), Level 3 Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue (Formerly CS 38), Level 2 Operate a Chain Saw from a Rope and Harness (Formerly CS 39), Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging (Formerly CS 41), or the equivalent industry standard qualifications, this would be highly advantageous.
• Full UK Driving License and First Aid Certificate is essential.
• Eye for detail and willingness to learn.

Why join us£
As the UK''s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That''s why we''re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Annual leave: Starting on 21 days of holidays, excluding back holidays
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance