Job post summary
Pay: From £150.00 per day
Job description: Part-Time Tree Surgeon / Climber (PAYE)
Location: Newton Village, Rugby (CV23)
Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time PAYE
Working Pattern: 2 days per week initially, increasing to 3
Hours: 07:30–17:30 (10-hour paid day including yard time)
Natura Grounds Maintenance Ltd is a professional, family-run grounds maintenance and arboricultural business based in Newton Village, serving Rugby and the surrounding areas. We are seeking a competent, reliable Tree Surgeon / Climber to join our team on a part-time PAYE basis.
This role is suited to someone who wants steady, reliable work without full-time commitment, and who values proper employment, good kit, and being treated as a respected part of a small team.
The Role
You will work as part of a 2–3 person team, carrying out a varied mix of arboricultural and grounds maintenance work, including:
Tree dismantling and sectional felling
Crown reductions, thinning and dead-wooding
Hedge cutting and boundary management
Chipping, brash handling and site clearance
Grounds maintenance tasks as required (including strimming and general site work)
This is not a climb-only role. You must be willing to contribute fully at all levels of work.
Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
Minimum 3 years’ professional arboricultural experience
Competent climber, confident with technical dismantles
Relevant NPTC / LANTRA certificates (chainsaw, climbing & aerial rescue as a minimum)
Full, clean UK driving licence
Over 25 years of age (essential for company vehicle insurance)
Strong understanding of safe working practices
Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
Pay & Benefits
£150 per day (PAYE), based on a 10-hour working day
6-month probationary period, with pay and working days reviewed thereafter
Paid monthly by BACS
Workplace pension
Paid holiday entitlement
Sick pay
All PPE, climbing equipment, and tools provided
Well-maintained vehicles and machinery
About You
You take pride in your work, turn up on time, and are happy working across both trees and grounds maintenance. You value consistency, professionalism, and being part of a small, well-run team rather than ad-hoc sub-contracting.
How to Apply
Please get in touch with:
A brief overview of your experience
Copies of relevant certificates
Your availability
Applications will be reviewed as received. Following the closing date of 31 January, suitable candidates will be contacted regarding a February start.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work Location: On the road