Arboricultual Climber Vacancies

[Sandra @ Treefellers]

Arboricultural climber

Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience

Treefellers Ltd are tree contractors working on a variety of domestic, commercial and local authority contracts throughout the North West of England and North Wales from our Cheshire base. Our teams are hard working; working within a fast paced environment, often working to tight deadlines. Applicants with a self motivated and hard-working attitude only are desired. In return, you will gain experience on working on a variety of often high-profile contracts and projects whilst working for an expanding privately owned family business that rewards hard work and excellence. Treefellers Ltd continued growth provides an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with the potential to progress and develop your career.

As an experienced arboricultural climber, you will be expected to perform arboricultural duties to the highest standards, whilst having a proactive approach to assisting the management of health and safety at all times. You will be required to work Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 4.30pm. Weekend works and overtime or rotational emergency call out cover may also be available.

We are looking for applicants who are able to meet the following criteria:

Qualifications

Hold as a minimum the following NPTC units: CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 (or equivalent)

Full UK driving licence (Category B+E would be an advantage)

Skills & Experience

Are experienced in working as an arboricultural climber in a variety of situations and to be competent in a variety of climbing and dismantling operations, felling and pruning techniques to the current BS3998 standard

The ability to use and undertake basic maintenance of a variety of different arboricultural machinery and ideally have considerable towing experience.

To be able to communicate effectively with clients and other team members

Knowledge

Have a sound understanding of current best practices in arboriculture, the current BS3998 standard and relevant health and safety and environmental legislation including TPOs/Conservation Areas/SSSIs, protected species and nesting birds

Personal attributes

To be physically fit with a head for heights and to be happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions

To be reliable, trustworthy and have a sense of individual responsibility

To work well as part of team and individually

To be self-motivated and hard working by nature

In return we will offer you:

A competitive salary - £18,000-£25,000 per annum basic salary

Continuous training and development

A safe and friendly working environment.

Provision of all PPE and uniform

20 days paid holiday (in addition to bank holidays)

Treefellers Ltd are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information please call 01244 322328 To apply please email your CV to [email protected] or post to: Sandra Lovell-Struthers, Treefellers Ltd, 28 Cherry Road, Chester, CH3 5D