Been asked a thousand times but......

[ChrisPlumpton]

I am looking for a job in arb. I currently work a 40-50 hour week in a job I have done for the last 15yrs, 13 of which have been with the same company. Just over 2.5 years ago I decided to make a change so I started volunteering. I have volunteered with Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Cheshire Wildlife Trust and for the last 2 years I have volunteered virtually every weekend with the National Trust. In this time I have learnt many skills to do with countryside management such as various types of fencing ie; post and wire stock fencing, cleft fencing, post and rail fencing, security fencing. Installing gates, laying foot paths. I have done hedge laying (and a short course in hedgelaying), planting, invasive species removal, strimming, brushcutting etc. I have lead teams of volunteers in various tasks too. I have also helped carry out hazardous tree assessments on the 400 acre estate. I have also been helping out on a 1000 acre private estate felling a mix of hard and softwood trees (which is also voluntary). I have my CS30 and CS31 tickets, all my own PPE, a Husqvarna 550xp an various felling tools. I also have the funds to pay for my CS38 and CS39 or what ever tickets will make me more employable. So basically I'm after a job, I am more than prepared to start at the bottom and work hard to make it to the top. all I need now is for somebody to give me the break I need, I'm 31, a hard worker, punctual, polite, fit and strong. I am also willing to work a couple of days for free to show I have good skills and work ethic. I can also provide references if needed. I live in Northwich, but I am willing to travel within reason. So if anybody feels like I can be an asset to their company please get in touch. Email; [email protected] or mobile; 07817 285705

 

Thanks for reading,

 

Chris

[treequip]

It might help folks if you said what area you are looking at

[karlk]

why dont you just go self employed, you decided you want to change career and expect someone to pay your wages. get your tickets and find your own work, nothing worse than someone going on about there passion for a job and expect another person to pay there wages. god whats happened to this country.

[ChrisPlumpton]

I really enjoy felling, the whole process of assessing the tree, planning where to put it down. Then selecting the right cut for the job and carrying it out and just using the saw in general. Ideally I would start as a groundy and work from there.

[D A Tree Surgeons]

if you like felling you would be better on the forestry side

very few straight fells in the arb world imo

good luck

[ChrisPlumpton]

why dont you just go self employed, you decided you want to change career and expect someone to pay your wages. get your tickets and find your own work, nothing worse than someone going on about there passion for a job and expect another person to pay there wages. god whats happened to this country.

 

What's wrong with wanting to be employed by somebody? Its not like I'm asking for free money, I work really hard for every penny I earn and I always will. Weather that be as an employee or self employed.

[alex_m]

why dont you just go self employed, you decided you want to change career and expect someone to pay your wages. get your tickets and find your own work, nothing worse than someone going on about there passion for a job and expect another person to pay there wages. god whats happened to this country.

 

What's the matter? Seems a completely off the cuff and rude remark to make.

 

Oh and treequip - It says Northwich hidden away in there.

 

anyway, good luck Chris, I'm sure you'll find something, you seem to have the right attitude and enthusiasm.

[ChrisPlumpton]

if you like felling you would be better on the forestry side

very few straight fells in the arb world imo

good luck

 

I do enjoy the felling and realise there is very little straight felling in arb but I don't have experience in the other aspects of the job and the only way I'm going to get it is by getting a job doing it. And thanks for the good luck.

[ChrisPlumpton]

What's the matter? Seems a completely off the cuff and rude remark to make.

 

Oh and treequip - It says Northwich hidden away in there.

 

anyway, good luck Chris, I'm sure you'll find something, you seem to have the right attitude and enthusiasm.

 

Thanks for the support, much appreciated:thumbup:

[karlk]

realy enjoy felling trees, we all have things we enjoy, but getting paid for it is a different ball game. this industry is becoming a complete and utter joke, every tom dick and harry thinks there gonna drop trees and sell fire wood, and we wonder why all the jolly foreigners are coming over for work.