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Premier Tree Services are Arboricultural Contractors based in the North East of England Established since 1999, we operate throughout the North East and North Yorkshire but also carry out works further afield when required. We provide a full range of arboricultural services to a broad client base and aim to surpass our customers’ expectations with a safe, skilled, efficient and well-equipped workforce. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated individuals to join us, (Full time permanent positions, following probationary period) Desirable competencies include: Relevant NPTC’ units, CSCS/ROLO, First Aid, Wood-chipper. Practical industry experience Recognised qualification in arboriculture A full driving licence (Pre-1997 or B+E would be great) Able to work as part of a team and be self-motivated Additional learning and training will be provided as necessary, as part of our commitment to Continued Professional Development of our staff Rates of pay dependent upon experience and qualifications For further information please contact Stephen Tomlin on 0191 4471500 or 07881 803584 CV’S / applications to [email protected]

Thanks Eddie We now need a 360 like yours to go with it

Premier Tree Services are a leading arboricultural company in the North East of England Due to increased workload and increase in operational staffing levels we a looking to recruit an Operations Manager to join our team delivering high quality arboricultural services to a wide range of clients in the commercial, utility, public and domestic sectors. The successful candidate will assist the Directors with the smooth operation of all arboricultural operations We require a highly motivated individual with enthusiasm and passion for the industry to work within a team environment; you will manage a number of teams to deliver high standards of work in a safe and productive environment. Candidates should have proven industry experience in a similar role or a related discipline and fit into a professional yet friendly operation with high emphasis on quality. Candidates should hold: • A Formal qualification in Arboriculture. • Have good communication and people skills • Good level of IT skills • Experience in planning teams and meeting targets • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety systems and quality controls • Have a full driving license Candidates should be capable of • Liaison with multiple clients • Creating new business opportunities and securing contracts • Effective deployment of staff resources • Budget management • Personnel management of day to day activity, staff appraisals. • Production of team work-packs including risk assessments, method statements and contract specific paperwork • Quality Management and site inspection If you have the relevant skills and qualifications, you can look forward to a competitive reward package with ongoing professional development and support Please send applications and CV to [email protected] or post to Cow Close Farm, Durham Lane, Peterlee. Co Durham SR8 3UJ For further information please call 0191 4471500

Premier Tree Services are a leading arboricultural company in the North East of England We are looking to recruit competent climbing arborists to meet our increasing workload, providing high quality arboricultural services to a wide range of clients in the commercial, utility, public and domestic sectors. Applicants should •Hold a minimum of NPTC units: 30,31,38 & 39. •Be motivated and have ability to work to high standards of both safety and quality •Hold a Full driving license, preferably with (B+E) or © •Have own transport and be able to report to our depot at Peterlee, Co Durham In return we offer: •Full time permanent contract on satisfactory completion of probationary period •Overtime opportunities •Paid annual leave •PPE including wet weather gear, company uniform and equipment provided •Training opportunities •A competitive salary based on qualifications, ability and experience •Overtime opportunities To apply please contact: Stephen Tomlin, 07881 803584 or email: [email protected]

Nice thread and pictures Paul I think we all deserve a long weekend off this weekend. Steve

Climbing Arborists - Team Leaders Premier Tree Services require experienced climbing Arborists and team leaders to undertake works on various contracts throughout The North East and North Yorkshire Based from our depot in Peterlee •Full time permanent contract (following probationary period) •40 Hours per week + Overtime •Rates of pay dependent upon experience and qualifications •Professional development and training provided •All PPE and equipment supplied To be eligible you will need: Essential Minimum NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 Desirable Minimum 2 years climbing experience, 4 years for team leader role. Arboricultural qualifications (Level 3) NPTC CS32, CS41, CS40, Full UK driving license (B+E or C entitlement a bonus) CSCS site safety card First aid certification Interested candidates please contact Stephen Tomlin on 0191 4471500 or 07881 803584 CV’S to [email protected]

Sorry Email is [email protected]

Premier Tree Services Ltd are an established quality assured, family run business located near Peterlee in the North East of England. We operate throughout the North East and North Yorkshire but also carry out works further afield when required. We predominantly carry out Local Authority, Utility and Site clearance works, however we also carry out domestic work. Due to increased workload we are currently looking for reliable and hard-working skilled and experienced operatives to join our teams. We are looking to employ between 2-4 individuals depending on qualifications and experience. Skilled Arborists: Potential applicants must hold the following: • NPTC, CS30/31/ CS38/39 CS40/41 • Preferably NPTC Utility Arboriculture Units 1, 2.1, 2.2 • Hold a full, valid driving license prefereably pre 97 but not essential • At least two years industry experience All PPE / Tools and equipment will be provided, but climbing kit would be helpful. Yardman Duties to include firewood processing, vehicle and plant cleaning, carrying out firewood deliveries and general housekeeping of a busy yard. Experienced Fitter Potential applicants will be capable of carrying out repairs and maintenance on a range of vehicles, plant and equipment including brushwood chippers,(tracekd, trailed and PTO driven) stump grinders Unimogs, tractors and and and a fleet of vehicles. A full clean driving licence will be required Work is available with immediate start. Please contact Stephen Tomlin on 07881 803584 or email CVs to [email protected]

I can highly recommend Leyburn Lad (Powerline Surveying) for anyone wanting utility arb training. Only good feedback from our staff. Regards, Steve

I like that a lot Garth, very nice!

Appreciate that Paul! The company is only as good as its people and we have good people here. We now just need a few more to keep things moving along. Offers still there for a working holiday if you fancy it mate! Regards, Steve

Experienced Amenity and Utility Arborists Required (North East and Yorkshire) We are an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor based in Peterlee, County Durham and cover the North East and North Yorkshire. We offer a wide range of arboricultural services to mainly commercial clients including Local Authorities, Utility Companies, Developers and Government Bodies. Applicants must hold the relevant NPTC qualifications, along with being able to work to a high standard of quality, safety and customer satisfaction. A pre-1997 or trailer qualification is an advantage but not essential. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. UA codes, MEWP qualification and CSCS card preferable but not essential IMMEDIATE START available. For an informal chat please contact Steve on 0191 5273437 [email protected] Regards, Steve

That's a usefull bit of kit, are you wanting to replace that with a U400 / U500 with similar set up?

We've had a Vermeer 352 for 7 or 8 years and we love it, plenty of grunt, productive and very reliable. We got a 70-15 a few years ago when we started doing large scale removals in parks and highways, the extra power, tracks and remote control make all the difference when you have larger scale sites. We have put more aggressive mini-digger type tracks on it as it tended to slide around on slopes. The vermeer still does around 80% of the domestic works though.

I'm up for a reunion any time you like mate, next time your up give me a shout and we'll have a catch up over a pint or two in Durham (like the good old days). I might be able to sort some work out for as well so you can make a working holiday if you like.

Well done Sven, inspiring stuff, glad to see your as motivated and as enthusiastic as ever!

I've been doing the North of England Enduro Championship (Timecards) and NEXC (Hare and Hounds) for the last 10 years or so. I'm only an average clubman rider but as others have said it is addictive when you start racing and you just want to be on the bike whenever you can. Camphill was on last weekend near Bedale which is always a good race and it didn't disappoint again. I've just started doing trials in the last few years, Mainly Buttsfield and Knitsley Mill near Consett which is good cheap fun, and great for balance. If you want local MX practice then South Tees is probably the best bet.

I had a fair few gassers from 01 - 08 and they were great to ride but had build quality issues, (plastics mainly) which meant re-sale value was a bit of a problem. I went to a KTM because the bike came up at the right price and now i quite like it. I'm lucky to have Graham Charlton motorcycles on my doorstep, GG, Beta etc. Walker was supposed to be a promising trials rider who had a go at enduro, (extreme enduro) enjoyed it, did well at it and got a decent offer from KORR (Julian Stevens), now he's in the RED BULL - KTM factory line up all within a couple of years so fair play to him. I bet Taddy Blazusiak is now a worried man!

Jarvis was robbed (again) in Erzberg, Jonny was very good and got a cracking start (Jarvis ended up in pile up on the first hill and was 4 mins down in 7th place by the 2nd checkpoint) so had a lot to do to catch up. He's a way better technical rider than Walker but Walker will only get better whereas Graham is getting older haha: I've been to Erzberg a few times but this year was the worst time ever, basically someone carried out an extensive risk assessment and put a stop all the things that made it a great event. I'm with you on the KTM250 2 smoke, have been the last 3 years but think i'll go for a berg or gasgas 300 at the end of the year.

I think the red bag had his knackers in it, they must be huge!

It's a crying shame about Houghall, and that I didn't stop to take any pics of the 3 big beeches in Darlington. 2 big crane jobs and one BIG MEWP one. You can't really take any chances with Meripilus as bad as those. Speaking of misfits, we ground a stump for Mr. Blench the other week, he's in fine fettle as you would expect! Keep up the good work and discussing climbing systems I have no idea what your taking about. WTF is an SRT / spiderjack, on the rare occasion I climb I have to dig out the old 3 strand and tie my knots like in the bad old days. Regards, Steve

Stop reminiscing about the good old days 'Sven'! although 95 - 96 was one of the best years of my life and a bit of turning point for me. I wonder what most of the people that were on our course are doing now? regards, Steve

I like that, is the trailer a tipper or did you just push it off? We had a mobile crane lift an 8 tonne lump of beech onto our old bolster trailer and when we got it back it took our hi-ab and the telehandler just to push / drag it off. We then used it a retaining wall for 5 years before cutting i tup for firewood. Steve

Hi Steve Thanks for posting pics, I don't want to de-rail Chris's thread on his very nice new mog, (and a bargain by the sounds of it. I think our Valtra would go onto that trailer (just)

I like the trailer especially as I need some thing I can put my Valtra with roofmount on, but don't want an artic unit, so it needs to be drag trailer really, and the lorry needs to be fairly compact, that's why I thought your 6 wheeler with steering / lift axle was just about right. I've also been taking to Global about a large tracked machine (having a demo on Monday from them) and need something to move it around if I go ahead. I know what you mean about mog running costs, we run a couple of 7.5's and have had a 26 tonner in the past and I have to say our 2 mogs are fairly cost effective in comparison. The lack of an MOT will save a couple of grand a year at least. The thing with a lorry like your's is you can always get additional hire work when it's not busy doing your own stuff.