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We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals on a full time PAYE or part time sub contractor basis for tree work based in and around the West Midlands. Good rates of pay and training opportunities available for the right candidates. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) Chipper Emergency First Aid at Work UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) Chipper Emergency First Aid at Work UK Driver License Please email your CV to [email protected] or contact Alex on 07815858764 for more information.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals on a full time PAYE or part time sub contractor basis for UA work based in and around the West Midlands. Good rates of pay and training opportunities available for the right candidates. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UA1 Chipper Emergency First Aid at Work UK Driver License Please email a CV to [email protected] or contact Alex on 07815858764 for more information.

Valid CSCS Card Holders who have also done the CITB 1 day health and safety course required in the West Midlands to assist with ground based tree felling and chipping. Must also hold NPTC tree felling up to 380mm and chipper. The job starts in Birmingham this Monday 6th August and runs for approximately 2 weeks. Good rates of pay. Please call Alex in 07815 85874.

The Company: Established in 1998 Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful and expanding family run business operating in the West Midlands and wider areas. From our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. Our company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Climbers & Full Time Groundsman We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Domestic & Commercial Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) NPTC UA1 UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) NPTC UA1 UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Trailer License, CSCS/ROLO, First Aid at Work, Chipper and any other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours per week + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV TO [email protected]

CSCS Card Holder Subcontractors required end of May - June for work in the Birmingham area. Please contact Alex on 07800 739875 or email [email protected] for more details. Please include a list of your qualifications in the email.

The Company: Established in 1998 Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful family run business operating in the West Midlands and wider areas. From our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. Our company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Climber & Full Time Groundsman We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Domestic & Commercial Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Trailer License, CSCS/ROLO, First Aid at Work, Chipper and any other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours per week + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. PLEASE CALL 01746 714523 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR EMAIL CV'S TO [email protected]

2 Subcontractors required for Monday in the Telford area. Must have CS30/31 and CSCS cards. No climbing required, just ground based cutting and chipping. Call Alex on 07815 858764 for more information.

The Company: Established in 1998 Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful family run business operating in the West Midlands and wider areas. From our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. Our company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Climber & Full Time Groundsman We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Domestic & Commercial Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Trailer License, CSCS/ROLO, First Aid at Work, Chipper and any other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours per week + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. PLEASE EMAIL CV'S TO [email protected]

Established in 1998 Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful and expanding family run business operating in the West Midlands and wider areas. From our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. Our company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Climber & Full Time Groundsman We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Utility, Domestic & Commercial Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UA1 UA2.1, 2.2, 2.3 First Aid UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UA1 First Aid UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Trailer License, CSCS/ROLO, First Aid at Work, Chipper and any other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours per week + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email CV's to [email protected]

Established in 1998 Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful and expanding family run business operating in the West Midlands and wider areas. From our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. Our company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Climber & Full Time Groundsman We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Utility, Domestic & Commercial Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UA1 UA2.1, 2.2, 2.3 First Aid UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UA1 First Aid UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Trailer License, CSCS/ROLO, First Aid at Work, Chipper and any other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours per week + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email CV's to [email protected]

the binders may be nicer but a good whisker south of england looks the business. can not understand with midland why it has to have a short back and sides one side. still a good style but the rolls of styles is south. True Midlands style developed in combination with a hedge side ditch. The ditch gives some protection to the new shoots and the brush retained on the far or field side helps to keep the cattle off. Midlands is basically a cattle barrier which is why it should be 4 to 4'6" high. Laying off centre (only about 9") 'single brush' style makes laying easier next time round as the new stems come straight up and not such a rats nest. Lower hedges and double brush hedges laid into the centre are typical of arable or sheep farms. I've laid a few Midlands style hedges over the years and only a few jobs actually had a ditch to work with. Probably because these days more work can be found laying garden, country park, urban and other amenity hedges than on cattle farms. Looks proper good when the ditch is cleaned at the same time as the hedge is laid though.

The Company: Established in 1998 Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful and expanding family run business operating in the West Midlands and wider areas. From our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. Our company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Climbers & Full Time Groundsman We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Domestic, Commercial and Utility Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: NPTC UA1 & 2, Trailer License, CSCS/ROLO, First Aid at Work, Chipper and any other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours per week + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email CV's to: [email protected]

The Company: Established in 1998 Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful and expanding family run business operating in the West Midlands and wider areas. From our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. Our company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Climbers & Full Time Groundsman We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Domestic, Commercial and Utility Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) First Aid At Work NPTC Woodchipper UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) First Aid At Work NPTC Woodchipper UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: NPTC UA1 & 2, BESC, Persons, Trailer License, CSCS/ROLO, and any other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours per week + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email CV's to: [email protected]

The Company: Established in 1998 Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful and expanding family run business operating in the West Midlands and wider areas. From our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. Our company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Climbers & Full Time Groundsman We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Domestic & Commercial Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Trailer License, CSCS/ROLO, First Aid at Work, Chipper and any other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours per week + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email CV's to: [email protected]

Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. is a successful family run business with an expanding client base operating in the Shropshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands and wider areas. Established in 1998 we provide a professional tree maintenance and tree removal service to a variety of clients in the commercial, domestic and utility sectors. The company is committed to Health & Safety in the workplace and Customer Service/Satisfaction. Position: Full Time Utility Arborists We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Utility Arb work. Domestic & Commercial Arboriculture. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39/40) UA1 UA2.1 , 2.2 & 2.3 UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UA1 UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Education in arboriculture (any level), Category C or pre 97 UK Drivers License, CSCS, PTS, Signing, Lighting and Guarding, First Aid at Work, MEWP certificate, all other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time (40 hours perweek + overtime) Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience and certificates held. Holidays: 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email your CV to [email protected]

I started up in business 16 years and 18 days ago. I was a life styler for the first 11 years. Worked hard and progressed steadily, if the weather was rough I could stay home, if I wanted time off, I took time off etc.. During the credit crunch of 2008 I decided to commit to ensuring a more secure income with a view to expanding and creating a company to be proud of. Now it's full on flat out full bore. Every hour counts as the stakes get higher. I still cut and climb but management work gets in the way and many an hour is spent on paperwork, planning, quotes and staff etc.. I still love this job, good days and bad, I like hard work. Essentially with expansion comes greater risk and greater sacrifice. A business is like a pet monster, manageable when it's small but the bigger it gets the more it takes to maintain and you daren't turn your back on it for a minute. Financial rewards? It's can be hard to tell sometimes, just keep chasing that carrot....

Nice one Mortis, reference the blog I totally agree. Planning to update blog tomorrow. But only time will tell if it'll be kept up long term.

Jomoco, Thanks for taking the time to look at it. I was thinking that myself as it isn't obvious that it was a take down job and the clean looking pruning cut suggests otherwise. We'll replace with something more suitable. Cheers, Alex

Thanks for that Luke, got IT looking at it now. Should be sorted shortly!

Hi all, Our new company website went live today. We would welcome any feedback from fellow arborists. Howdens Tree Surgery - Expert Tree Surgeons based in Shropshire Cheers, Alex

We're in the market for a used tipper with chip box and tool box. Preferably a transit but we're open to all options at this point. It's proving a lot harder to locate one than last time, the only options we seem to have are new vehicles and we're not sure we want to go that route. Let us know if anybody has anything for sale or knows where we could get hold of one!

Position: Full Time Arborists and Groundsmen Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. We are an Arb Approved company based in the Shropshire/West Midlands area. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Commercial/Domestic Arb. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Education in arboriculture (any level), Category C or pre 97 UK Drivers License, Utility Arb Certificates, CSCS, PTS, Signing, Lighting and Guarding, First Aid at Work, MEWP certificate, all other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience. Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email a CV to [email protected] or call the office on 01746 768878.

Position: Full Time Arborists and Groundsmen Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. We are an Arb Approved company based in the Shropshire/West Midlands area. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Commercial/Domestic Arb. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Education in arboriculture (any level), Category C or pre 97 UK Drivers License, Utility Arb Certificates, CSCS, PTS, Signing, Lighting and Guarding, First Aid at Work, MEWP certificate, all other relevant NPTC’s. Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience. Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email a CV to [email protected] or call the office on 01746 768878.

Position: Full Time Arborists and Groundsmen Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. We are an Arb Approved company based in the Shropshire/West Midlands area. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Utility Arb. Commercial/Domestic Arb. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UA1 UA2.1 , 2.2 & 2.3 UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UA1 UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Education in arboriculture (any level), Category C or pre 97 UK Drivers License, CSCS, PTS, Signing, Lighting and Guarding, First Aid at Work, MEWP certificate, all other relevant NPTC’s. If no Utility Arb qualifications are held, we would consider training opportunities for the right candidates. Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience. Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email a CV to [email protected] or call the office on 01746 768878.

Position: Full Time Arborists and Groundsmen Howdens Tree Surgery Ltd. are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our expanding tree surgery business. We are an Arb Approved company based in the Shropshire/West Midlands area. Work duties will include, but are not limited to: Utility Arb. Commercial/Domestic Arb. Job site organisation and completion of risk assessments. Tool maintenance and organisation. Minimum Requirements Climber: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31/38/39) UA1 UA2.1 , 2.2 & 2.3 UK Driver License Minimum Requirements Groundsman: NPTC Qualified (CS30/31) UA1 UK Driver License Beneficial Qualifications: Education in arboriculture (any level), Category C or pre 97 UK Drivers License, CSCS, PTS, Signing, Lighting and Guarding, First Aid at Work, MEWP certificate, all other relevant NPTC’s. If no Utility Arb qualifications are held, we would consider training opportunities for the right candidates. Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependant on experience. Transport: A work vehicle will be provided during work hours, you will be expected to commute to our base near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Equipment: All PPE and other required equipment will be provided. Professional Development: Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce. Please email a CV to [email protected] or call the office on 01746 768878.