Full Time Climber Vacancy, Norfolk

[Richard Ravencroft]

Ravencroft Tree Services Ltd is an AA Approved Contractor providing high quality arboricultural works to both private and commercial clients throughout East Anglia and surrounding counties.

We are a small well established arboricultural firm providing high quality tree works. Due to a rare vacancy we are currently seeking an experienced and qualified climbing Arborist to join our team. The successful candidate will uphold the professional values of our company built on 22 years of professionalism and high quality workmanship. Excellent opportunities to progress in the industry exist for the right candidate. You will be backed up by a team of professional like minded arborists, whose wealth of combined industry knowledge exceeds 70 years.

 

The candidate therefore needs to be presentable, well mannered, self motivated, flexible, reliable, have a thorough proven knowledge of all aspects of tree work and take pride in their work.

We undertake all aspects of arboricultural tree management including planting semi-mature trees, veteranisation, small woodland management and often get involved with specialist projects which may require working away from home on occasions (see our web site special projects page for examples). As such the role may include work in these areas in addition to climbing / grounds work.

You will be expected to travel daily to our base in Foulsham, North Norfolk.

 

As a minimum the candidate is required to hold NPTC certificates CS 30, 31, 38 & 39 and have a full driving license. It would be advantageous if you also hold the following: CS 40 &41, IPAF, NRSW Signing, Lighting & Guarding, or other industry relevant qualifications.

The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate a keen knowledge of trees, significant defects and diseases and will be expected to undertake a visual tree identification test upon interview. They must also be able to demonstrate up to date climbing techniques, rigging and lowering.

 

Contracted working hours are Mon - Fri between 0700 & 1600 with some emergency callout and overtime/weekend working available as operations require.

 

In return we would offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience, 28 days annual leave including public holidays. All PPE, equipment and company clothing are provided. We are also committed to employees CPD and encourage and provide industry training relevant to the member of staff’s role.

 

If you believe this description matches your skill set, have a passion for climbing trees and are interested in a career within a firm that truly values its staff and trees then please contact Richard Ravencroft to request a job application form at [email protected]

Edited October 12, 2015 by Amelanchier