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About Us:

TD Tree & Land Services Ltd is a reputable and established tree care service provider dedicated to the preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of trees and green spaces. We pride ourselves on delivering professional, environmentally conscious, and high-quality tree care solutions to our clients across the United Kingdom. We are Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors and hold ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Arborist (Tree Surgeon) with a minimum of 3 years experience to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the health, safety, and aesthetics of trees, as well as providing expert advice to clients on tree care practices.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform various tree care tasks, including pruning, and removals, adhering to industry standards and safety guidelines.

2. Operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws and chippers

3. Implement pest and disease management strategies to ensure the 

4. Collaborate with team members to execute projects efficiently and safely.

5 Maintain accurate records of work performed, including job reports and client communication.

6. Uphold health and safety standards at all times, both for oneself, team members and the public.

7. Continuously update knowledge on industry trends, best practices, and safety protocols.

8. Represent the company in a professional manner, fostering positive relationships with clients and the community.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Tree Surgeon or Arborist.

2. Arboriculture qualifications, including as a minimum (CS 30,31 & 38,39)

3. Proficient in the use of arboricultural equipment and tools.

4. Sound knowledge of tree species, health assessments, and proper pruning techniques.

5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.

6. Strong commitment to safety, with awareness of and adherence to industry standards.

7. Physical fitness and stamina to perform tasks that may involve climbing, lifting, and prolonged outdoor activity.

8. Valid driving license 

Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- Pension scheme

- Training and development opportunities

- Health and safety equipment provided

- Opportunities for career advancement

If you are a dedicated Arborist seeking a rewarding career with a leading tree care company, we invite you to apply by sending your CV (including 2 named references), covering letter and evidence of your qualifications to [email protected]. Please include relevant certifications and references. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our passionate and skilled team of tree care professionals.

TD Tree & Land Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Distels, I have the same.

A couple of storm Arwen clear up.
 

Bump!

We are looking for staff for our Edinburgh team again. 🙂

TD Tree & Land Services are looking for staff to join our busy Edinburgh team in a full time position. 

We welcome applications from people with a range of experience, candidates that are new to the industry to experienced climbers and ground staff.

• £20,000-£26,000 per year (dependant on experience and certification)
• £750 per year PPE allowance 
• 28 day holidays(including bank holidays)

TD Tree & Land Services are expanding and the role is to assist one of our Edinburgh teams. All enquiries welcome. Please call Andrew on 07809400050 or email [email protected]

37 minutes ago, stewmo said:

 

This sounds odd to me. My tree motion is 4 years old now and only had to replace leg hips once. Think it will make the 5 years no worries.

 

How is it odd? I have never had a harness last more than two years. This is due to wear not due to damage through negligence or accidents. 

1 hour ago, swinny said:

Similar style buckles on the tree austria 3.1 etc i think i have.... them buckles are shite.

 

Something to do with ally / steel and brass..... corrosion or something can't remember what loler man said. Mines not massively old but the buckle levers stick and wont keep hold of the other bit. 

 

Never had these issues with my old tree motion!

 

Have you tried loads of wd40 and work the buggers? 

 

My harness will be going in the bin by next loler i reckon. Probs similar age to yours

I tried duck oil and giving it a small few taps. I think though that the spring inside has failed or fell out. 

Frustrating, I never seem to get much lifespan from a harness. I

6 hours ago, Wonky said:

I sent him the pic, he said he hasn’t seen a design like that. And wouldn’t know where to get one.

I see two ways fwd, send a youtube video link (make it unlisted so you can only see it if you have the link) to the manufacturer, showing your problem. And make it clear all that is needed. See how they respond. And then maybe follow up with, I will make this video viewable to all on YouTube.

it maybe they want someone with the ability to fix it properly (the the sewing stitching) so it don’t come back to them like a sloppy fix

2nd way is. 
i Googled your harness, all 3 buckles are the same ?
you, or get someone else to take the chest buckle off and fit it to the leg so it looks the same as the other side, and you get another buckle fitted to your chest/waist strap. 
If you look at some other harness manufacturers ie monkeybeaver/new tribe they use different chest buckles to the legs

have a think about it.

this is the link of my friends 

I may post a pic later today, of something he done for me yesterday, just to   Illustrate What he can do.

Paraglider harness repair and harness manufacturing by The Loft

THELOFTWORKSHOP.CO.UK

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This harness is in desperate need of a repair We understand load-bearing stitching designs

 

I sent them a video showing what was wrong already. They replied that they couldn't send a replacement buckle. 

It would be nice just to have a harness out there with user replaceable parts.

I had two tree motions before this harness but found that either the leg straps or the hip to leg webbing would need replacing every Loler. The leg straps are not that cheap and if you need to replace two you may as well just replace the whole thing. 

I may try a tree motion evo if this goes nowhere though. 

I found some buckles from climbing technology that look very similar. 

I will check out the link in a bit. 

Cheers

1 hour ago, Wonky said:

It’s a simple fix  to sew on a new one if you can source one If you don’t have any luck, before you bin it. I have a friend that used to make paragliding harnesses, he does all sorts sewing on stuff from kite surfing to Para/hang gliding 

I guess he could fit a new pair or somthing.

 

i will ping him the pic you posted, see if it’s anything like he’s seen on other harness.

Cool. That would be great if you did that thanks

10 minutes ago, Pete Mctree said:

Have you tried contacting them directly to ask for help and advice? I am sure they could do something  ( the contact form is at the foot of the page)

 

https://www.simarghu.com/

 

Yes, as I said in the first post

6 minutes ago, Treerover said:

Post a photo of the buckle would you , we’ll see if anyone can source one independently. They won’t be exclusive to Sim-hard-do surely ?

22 minutes ago, Dan Maynard said:

I guess the buckle is sewn in to the leg strap though, not user serviceable.

Will they take it back for repair?

The buckle is sewn in, its fed through two plastic clip thingies then swen, I guess so it can't come back through. But surely this shouldn't void the harness if undone then re sewn? It's not a load bearing point as such. 

I tried getting it repaired, 18 months old so out of warranty. I bought the harness with the intent of itlasting at least 2 years. 

1 hour ago, Treerover said:

 

Is it just the buckle you need or the whole leg strap ?
They must be available separately from somewhere.
Have you spoken to Craig Johnson on here ? He’s the designer and a pretty decent chap, I’m sure he can point you in the right direction ?
If it’s just the buckle/clip, would the one off the matching chest harness fit ?

 

It's just the buckle I need. 

I haven't spoke to Craig Johnson but I will message him and see if he can point me. 

It looks like the buckle from the rear of the chest harness would fit. But that's £99 for chest harness then using one buckle from it! 

Thanks for your help 

Has anyone had any problems with the buckles and their harness? Mines 18 months old and a spring has failed in the buckle leading it to come apart at the leg loop while climbing.

Does anyone know how to source replacements? I have tried through the contact form on the website but it isn’t something they can supply. I’m reluctant to bin a harness on something so small, it had just passed LOLER the week before the issue started.

Give TD Trees a call we are looking for staff and would be happy to give you work experience. Then see how it goes from there. Or give me a call and we can sort something out 07809400050

Hot start, I flip lever up to choke, then set back to on without starting, this then sets it at half throttle, then pull cord to fire up. If that doesn't work drop start throttle wide open

1 minute ago, Tom D said:

There should be some proper industry consultation before something as ground breaking as this is announced. I suggest that all those who disagree with this decision write to their MP. It's easy to do and if enough people do it questions will be asked. I'll draft a letter and post it here.

Good plan Tom. 

What happens in a rescue situation? Do you want the rescuer faffing around with two points of attachment. Or do you want rescued quickly? 

Is this for when you have your anchor point/points in? How do you get to your anchor point? Do need to have two ropes attached then lanyard in the third to ascend? 

1 hour ago, Stubby said:

Does your pole saw come apart in the middle ?  Mine does ( Husqvarna ) or would this be too much of a faf ?

Unfortunately it doesn't, it does fit in separate parts though.  it is a faf but maybe the only way

2 hours ago, Haironyourchest said:

There is no easy solution. My Kangoo roof rack is pretty butch, I strap the saw up there with carabiner bungees. Theft could be an issue though, sometimes I'll wind a Flexi bike lock around it and through the "footstand" on the motor, it's not perfect but would make it a hassle to pinch in a hurry. Oil leaks and drips in the windscreen, rain rusts the muffler. Just not a good set up but no other option. Ideally, a long, thin, luggage holder on the roof would be the ticket, if such a thing exists?

Yeah theft could be an issue, we have just got a new one due to theft... I have looked at the racks plumbers use for pipes etc  but I'm not sure they accommodate the engine. 

Hi there, I’m hoping some of you might have a decent solution to carry a pole saw that doesn’t fit inside a small van? we could go ahead with a roof rack but this seems a bit much, i was thinking some kind of roof mount grip a bit like these, has anyone used anything like this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kolpin-Rhino-Grip-Handlebar-Mount/dp/B002RTPXAE

3 hours ago, kcstevens said:

8 hours ago, andyandy said:

I tried replacing mine but rounded the little allen headed screws and struggled to find replacements,

I done that with my positioner

Did you manage to source replacements? And get the rounded ones out?

I tried replacing mine but rounded the little allen headed screws and struggled to find replacements,

Worth taking it apart and checking it. Check the surfaces of the clutch where they touch the drum and the inner surface of the drum to make sure the clutch hasn't worn a groove in the inner drum.

 

The operating hours of the machine should give some idea as to if the clutch may be the issue, if it is low hours then it is unlikely and may just be the shoes are a bit sticky but if it is high hours then it is more possible.

Its pretty low hours really, had it apart today couldn't see anything obvious, I will check tomorrow to see if the shoes are sticky. thanks again