CTC Recruitment

Our client is a large national green services contractor providing a full range of integrated landscape solutions to large commercial and public sector clients through out the UK. This includes grounds maintenance, landscape construction and arboriculture. Established in the 1970s, the company has grown substantially since 2005 as a result of three large acquisitions and a policy of aggressive tendering. Turnover is now nearly £50m and the company plans to continue this expansion and become the leading provider of green services in the UK. As a major player in the Utility Arboriculture sector our client has asked us to assist in sourcing Arborists/Climbers in the North (Liverpool, Manchester and Preston area). The Arborist/Climber will be working in a team of 3 undertaking all aspects of arboricultural work (including felling,pruning, crown lifting, reduction and thinning) alongside the rail way line. Therefore the successful candidate will need to be accomplished in rigging and complex tree work and hold excellent knowledge of tree identification and arboricultural practices. Experience and competency certificates in use of chippers and stump grinder is also essential successful candidate will need to have previous experience in a similar role, be conscious of the strict health and safety environment in which they are working and be a motivated, team player, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. A competitive salary plus benefits is offered of between £19000 and £22000 plus paid annual leave and paid CPD/training. There are also opportunities to progress within the company as it continues to expand and diversify its services. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1611-10

Our client is a large land based college based in the midlands. They are looking to employ an Arboricultural Lecturer to work from their campus in Worcestershire. The role will involve the delivery of further and higher education courses in Arboriculture and Forestry. The successful candidate will ideally be qualified to Level 4 in arboriculture as a minimum and have extensive industry experience and knowledge. Excellent organisation and communications skills and a strong knowledge of IT are essentials, as well as a flexible and intuitive approach to teaching. This post is part time, permanent with a salary scale of £23,306 - £33,245 pa pro rata for a 22.2 hour week plus generous benefits to include more than 30 days paid annual leave, CPD/Training and pension. . For applicants without teaching qualifications they will provide support to obtain them. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1611-9

Our client is a high quality established tree surgery business providing services to the utilities, CRT, Council and domestic customers. Based in the Forest of Dean. Business is strong and they are now expanding and are putting together a third climbing team so are looking for a qualified climber. This is a full time permanent position based in Gloucestershire but covering a 100 mile radius. All types of tree work carried out; reducing, felling, pruning, replanting etc. including emergency tree work. Powerline clearance. Predominantly commercial work but some domestic. Qualifications required CS30, CS31, CS 38, CS 39 and CS 41 is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided for the right candidate. Driving Licence essential Pay rate £9.41-11.76 p/h PAYE depending on experience and qualifications. Annual leave entitlement 20 days plus bank holidays. Accommodation in a static caravan is available if required. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-19

A successful Thames valley based tree company who have been operating for 30 years are looking to recruit two Lead Climbers. They have a broad range of commercial and private clients and offer all forms of tree care and management. The company has the ability to offer career paths for employees with internal promotion and training and looks to provide a motivated, and enjoyable environment to work in. Based close to Bracknell and operating with up to 12-13 team members you should be NPTC qualified with several year's working experience. You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of tree surgery duties from aerial climbing involving most forms of tree works to client leasing, team supervising, mewp works and an element of training and supervision to other team members. Skills in surveying, quoting or tree evaluation a bonus . In return a salary between £26k and £32k will be offered, along with sick pay and stat pension enrolment. Bonus rates can apply 28 days paid holiday inc bank holiday days . For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-4

A successful Thames valley based tree company who have been operating for 30 years are looking to recruit a Trainee Climber. They have a broad range of commercial and private clients and offer all forms of tree care and management. The company has the ability to offer career paths for employees with internal promotion and training and looks to provide a motivated, and enjoyable environment to work in. Based close to Bracknell and operating with up to 12-13 team members you should be NPTC qualified - best suited for someone with a year or more experience looking to expand their skills in all aspects of tree work with a large company . You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of tree surgery duties for general aerial tree surgery works . There will be some ground work to be included where necessary and the use of major tree surgery equipment. N.B. this role is targeted as a climbing role. In return a salary between £18k and £26k will be offered, along with sick pay and stat pension enrollment. Bonus rates can apply 28 days paid holiday inc bank holiday days . For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-5

ur client has a rare full time position available to an experienced climber. They are a small Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor, (Currently 5 but seeking 1 more) based in Bucks. Their client base is primarily private customers, but also includes industrial premises and Housing Associations. (No line clearance or railway work) They have a high reputation within the area for top quality work and the successful candidate must be able to meet these standards. Training to fill any skill gaps will be given to ideal applicant. As a company they treat their staff with great respect and do not have massive daily targets which only lead to rushing and poor workmanship. 40 hour week, 1 month holiday's plus Banks. Salary- dependent upon ability £25 to £33K You must have all relevant certs CS 30,31,38,39, Chipper & First Aid as a min, with Stump grinder and Mewp an advantage. (Gaps filled for ideal applicant) Full driving licence Ability to work on own initiative, working safely within our code of practice For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-3

Our client is looking to recruit Forestry Operatives with the ability to carry out climbing arborists duties maintaining trees on public land and commercial work for private customers and clients. The role would involve: • Climbing and working from a rope and harness or MEWP being able to perform aerial rescue. • Large scale dismantles, rigging and crown reductions. • Operating vehicles and plant relevant to forestry operations; commercial vehicles, elevated working platforms, chain-saws, chippers, winches etc. The ideal candidate will be NPTC qualified up to NPTC CS39 with a driving licence In return this full time role comes with a salary bracket of £16,970 - £19,883 for a 37 hour working week, and the package includes 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a benefits package and a private pension scheme. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-6

Our client is looking to recruit a Forestry Foreman to oversee Arborists duties maintaining trees on public land and commercial work for private customers and clients. The role would involve; undertaking and supervising a range of forestry related works; operating light plant and other construction equipment, whilst complying with legal requirements and associated regulations. Supervising 6 frontline operatives, including helping with providing guidance in reference to their health, safety, and welfare whilst they undertake works Assisting in ensuring works are delivered within given timescales and within allocated budget to schemes and works, managing physical resources up to the value of £200,000 The ideal candidate will be NPTC qualified up to NPTC CS38, have at least three years post qualification experience within the Arboricultural industry and hold a driving licence In return this full time role comes with a salary commensurate with industry experience , a 37 hour working week, and the package includes 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a benefits package and a private pension scheme. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-7

Our client is based in the east midlands/north and are looking to employ Tree Inspectors on a permanent contract to undertake the rolling tree survey of trees under the control of the Authority, assist with the organisation of maintenance regimes and instruct works in the most cost effective manner'. Based in the forestry department the positions will also involve the inspection of woodland trees and provision of advice to other departments and agencies. Suitable candidates will hold a level three qualification in arboriculture and have 12 months post qualification experience; ideally within a technical role. A driving licence is essential. The rate of pay will be commensurate with industry experience and is circa £12 PH PAYE. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-10

Our client is one of the leading providers of “green services” to local authorities and other public bodies in the UK. It has over a thousand employees nationally and is growing fast. Services provided include grounds maintenance in parks and open spaces, cleansing, and landscape construction. An opportunity has arisen for experienced Climbers to join their contracts in Westbury, This role will be undertaking all aspects of arboricultural works to BS3998 2010 including formative pruning, crown thinning, crown lifting, crown reduction, reshaping, straight and sectional felling works. The candidate must hold NPTC units CS30, 31, 38, 39 as a minimum requirement; together with experience in arboricultural operations with competency certification in Brushwood Chipper. Qualifications in Chapter 8, First Aid training, Stump Grinders. The ideal candidate will be a self motivated individual with a flexible approach. A pro active and positive, professional attitude is essential as well as an ability to work well under pressure. A full, clean driver’s license is desirable. A salary of up to £26,000 pa is offered plus 28 days holiday, Pension enrolement, PPE and training. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-9/1610-15

Our client is a large Arboricultural Company with a depot based in West London. They have long term contracts with several London boroughs; all of which are served from this depot. As well as local authority contracts they undertake some commercial and domestic work. They are currently looking to employ more than 1 climber. Candidates should have NPTCs for aerial use of the saw NPTC CS39 minimum and a clean driving licence. NPTC CS 41 and an E trailer licence is preferable but not essential. Ideally they would like to employ candidates with industry experience; but they will also consider newly qualified climbers for more junior positions. The role will involve working as part of a two or three man team with the opportunity to take on a Team Leader role for more experienced, competent climbers with the right attitude. In all cases the work would involve a large amount of climbing and so would be a great opportunity for less experienced climbers to improve their speed, productivity and earning potential. Rate of pay is subject to experience and qualifications, but would range from £95-100 per day on a PAYE basis based on experience plus bonus (there is overtime and callout available)with a mid £30K target earnings). In addition there is 28 days paid leave plus a company pension scheme and further training opportunities. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1611-2

Our client is one of the largest arboricultural contractor's in the UK. They specialise in local authority work and currently hold term contracts for several councils in Hampshire/Dorset area. This involves all aspects of the the maintenance of the council's tree stock in parks, cemerteries, housing, social services sites and highways. They are currently looking to employ a fully competent Lead Climber and two climbers working from their yard north of Basingstoke; the team operates in a pleasant rural area. Lead Climber candidates must hold NPTCs for aerial use of the saw and be a driver. Additional qualifications such as CS41 would be an advantage. In return up to £600 per week is offered plus a bonus and call out standby £100, week on week off. The Climber candidates will be paid between £525 and £550 per week, plus bonus and call out standby. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1611-7

Our client is one of the largest arboricultural contractor's in the UK. They specialise in local authority work and currently hold term contracts for several councils in Hampshire/Dorset area. This involves all aspects of the the maintenance of the council's tree stock in parks, cemeteries, housing, social services sites and highways. They are currently looking to employ a fully competent Lead Climber and two climbers working from their yard north of Basingstoke; the team operates in a pleasant rural area. Lead Climber candidates must hold NPTCs for aerial use of the saw and be a driver. Additional qualifications such as CS41 would be an advantage. In return up to £600 per week is offered plus a bonus and call out standby £100, week on week off. The Climber candidates will be paid between £525 and £550 per week, plus bonus and call out standby. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1611-7

Our client is one of the leading providers of “green services” to local authorities and other public bodies in the UK. It has over a thousand employees nationally and is growing fast. Services provided include grounds maintenance in parks and open spaces, cleansing, and landscape construction. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced lead climber to join their contracts in Westbury, This role will be undertaking all aspects of arboricultural works to BS3998 2010 including formative pruning, crown thinning, crown lifting, crown reduction, reshaping, straight and sectional felling works. The candidate must hold NPTC units CS30, 31, 38, 39 as a minimum requirement; together with experience in arboricultural operations with competency certification in Brushwood Chipper. Qualifications in Chapter 8, First Aid training, Stump Grinders. The ideal candidate will be a self motivated individual with a flexible approach. A pro active and positive, professional attitude is essential as well as an ability to work well under pressure. A full, clean driver’s license is desirable. A salary of up to £26,000 pa is offered plus 28 days holiday, Pension enrolement, PPE and training. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-15

Our client is one of the leading providers of “green services” to local authorities and other public bodies in the UK. It has over a thousand employees nationally and is growing fast. Services provided include grounds maintenance in parks and open spaces, cleansing, and landscape construction. An opportunity has arisen for experienced Climbers to join their contracts in Westbury, This role will be undertaking all aspects of arboricultural works to BS3998 2010 including formative pruning, crown thinning, crown lifting, crown reduction, reshaping, straight and sectional felling works. The candidate must hold NPTC units CS30, 31, 38, 39 as a minimum requirement; together with experience in arboricultural operations with competency certification in Brushwood Chipper. Qualifications in Chapter 8, First Aid training, Stump Grinders. The ideal candidate will be a self motivated individual with a flexible approach. A pro active and positive, professional attitude is essential as well as an ability to work well under pressure. A full, clean driver’s license is desirable. A salary of up to £21,000 pa is offered plus 28 days holiday, Pension enrolement, PPE and training. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-9

Our client is the tree section of a local authority in the south west near Bristol. As a unitary authority they are responsible for all governmental functions in a mixed urban and rural area which includes the world heritage city of Bath and attractive rural areas stretching towards the Mendips. The council are currently looking to recruit a skilled climbing part time arborist on a short term basis initially but could roll on, NPTC's CS 30 and CS 31 are essential, with NPTC CS38 and CS39 preferable. The role will involve the full range of works to trees on highways, park, schools, housing and other council owned land. The position is offered on a temporary basis at an hourly rate of pay of £9.03 PH PAYE and £11.24 PH sub contract for a 16 hour week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1611-6

Our client is a large Arboricultural Company with a depot based in West London. They have long term contracts with several London boroughs; all of which are served from this depot. As well as local authority contracts they undertake some commercial and domestic work. They are currently looking to employ more than 1 climber. Candidates should have NPTCs for aerial use of the saw NPTC CS39 minimum and a clean driving licence. NPTC CS 41 and an E trailer licence is preferable but not essential. Ideally they would like to employ candidates with industry experience; but they will also consider newly qualified climbers for more junior positions. The role will involve working as part of a two or three man team with the opportunity to take on a Team Leader role for more experienced, competent climbers with the right attitude. In all cases the work would involve a large amount of climbing and so would be a great opportunity for less experienced climbers to improve their speed, productivity and earning potential. Rate of pay is subject to experience and qualifications, but would range from £95-100 per day on a PAYE basis based on experience plus bonus (there is overtime and callout available)with a mid £30K target earnings). In addition there is 28 days paid leave plus a company pension scheme and further training opportunities. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1611-2

Our client is ADAS the UK’s largest independent provider of environmental consultancy, rural development services and policy advice. They are looking to employ two Level 3 or 4 quallified Arboriculturalists to undertake hazard based VTA assessments of trees for a DNO (utility network operator) in Wales and NW England. The contract is expected to be for four months and involves a significant volume of work through out their contract area. The work may be extended. The work will involve Resilience Surveying of overhead lines, identifying trees which represent a risk of failure and as such may cause damage to their infastructure. Candidates would walk the lines and record their findings on hand held pcs with bespoke software and GPS. The project will be the responsibility of a Senior Consultant who will provide appropriate training and day to day management/supervision. Candidates will be required to have a level 3 or 4 qualification in arboriculture and have a good knowledge of VTA; prior experience of hazard based surveying is an advantage. To work on the contract candidates will also need to have NPTC units UA1 and UA5. Our client will arrange the training and assessment for those candidates who do not hold these certifcates of competence. Candidates will also need to undertake a one day training course which is specific to the network. A driving licence is essential. The client is offering £160 per day on a self employed basis. For more information please contact our office. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1611-1

Our client is a small/medium sized company based near Tring, Hertfordshire.They undertake all aspects of Arboricultural Contracting for mainly private and commercial customers and take extreme pride in their safe methods of work and attention to detail. They are looking for a qualified climber to join their team. Training will be provided where necessary with the aim to improve the candidates skills and qualifications for the future. This is a full time position, Monday to Friday, with the opportunity to work overtime if desired. You will also receive paid holiday. The range of pay will vary depending on qualifications and experience, but will be between £80 to £150 per day PAYE. This is an opportunity to work for a growing company, with good work ethics whose objective is to provide a happy/positive future for their employees. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-11

Our client specialises in commercial and domestic Grounds maintenance, Landscaping and Tree care and covers the South East of England. They are looking to recruit an experienced Arboricultural manager to be based from their Hampshire offices. The role will involve controlling all aspects of the arboriculture works within the company from the initial enquiry through to invoicing. You will be responsible for ensuring all systems and procedures are in place to operate the arboriculture teams and that plant and equipment are used and managed appropriately. The ability to develop, implement and manage budgets, expenditure and income for all arboriculture services as a separate P&L account will be necessary. As part of the senior management team, the successful candidate will contribute to the planning and management of the wider business and ensure that the arboriculture department can support the strategic plans and growth targets for the business. You should have proven experience of working within Arborculture and of managing budgets for a business unit, be an excellent communicator and have previous management /supervisory experience. In return a package up to £45k pa is offered. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-12

Our client has a rare full time position available to an experienced climber. They are a small Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor, (Currently 5 but seeking 1 more) based in Bucks. Their client base is primarily private customers, but also includes industrial premises and Housing Associations. (No line clearance or railway work) They have a high reputation within the area for top quality work and the successful candidate must be able to meet these standards. Training to fill any skill gaps will be given to ideal applicant. As a company they treat their staff with great respect and do not have massive daily targets which only lead to rushing and poor workmanship. 40 hour week, 1 month holiday's plus Banks. Salary- dependent upon ability £25 to £33K You must have all relevant certs CS 30,31,38,39, Chipper & First Aid as a min, with Stump grinder and Mewp an advantage. (Gaps filled for ideal applicant), Full driving licence Ability to work on own initiative, working safely within our code of practice For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-3

Our client is a South London Borough council. The borough is ethnically diverse, with a young and growing population. They undertake all their the tree maintenance work 'in house' with directly employed staff. They operate several teams of arborists and are currently looking to recruit: Grounds Operative Vacancy Working as part of a three man gang you will assist the climbers in undertaking tree work operations to all council owned trees. You will manage the work site at ground level ensuring it is safe and efficient. Candidates must be qualified to CS30 and CS31 as a minimum and ideally have CS38. Other desirable qualifications are chipper and first aid. Pay rate: £9.29 hour basic (36 hours). Over time at enhanced rates. Annual Leave starts at 28 days and other council benefits. A full job description is available. This will transfer from a temporary to permanent role for the right candidate. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-11

Our client is based in the East Midlands/North and are looking to employ Tree Inspectors on a permanent contract to undertake the rolling tree survey of trees under the control of the Authority, assist with the organisation of maintenance regimes and instruct works in the most cost effective manner'. Based in the forestry department the positions will also involve the inspection of woodland trees and provision of advice to other departments and agencies. Suitable candidates will hold a level three qualification in arboriculture and have 12 months post qualification experience; ideally within a technical role. A driving licence is essential. The rate of pay will be commensurate with industry experience and is circa £12 PH PAYE. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-10

Our client is one of the leading providers of “green services” to local authorities and other public bodies in the UK. It has over a thousand employees nationally and is growing fast. Services provided include grounds maintenance in parks and open spaces, cleansing, and landscape construction. An opportunity has arisen for experienced Climbers to join their contracts in Westbury, This role will be undertaking all aspects of arboricultural works to BS3998 2010 including formative pruning, crown thinning, crown lifting, crown reduction, reshaping, straight and sectional felling works. The candidate must hold NPTC units CS30, 31, 38, 39 as a minimum requirement; together with experience in arboricultural operations with competency certification in Brushwood Chipper. Qualifications in Chapter 8, First Aid training, Stump Grinders. The ideal candidate will be a self motivated individual with a flexible approach. A pro active and positive, professional attitude is essential as well as an ability to work well under pressure. A full, clean driver’s license is desirable. A salary of up to £21 pa is offered plus 28 days holiday, Pension enrolement, PPE and training. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-9

Our client is looking to recruit Forestry Operatives with the ability to carry out climbing arborists duties maintaining trees on public land and commercial work for private customers and clients. The role would involve: • Climbing and working from a rope and harness or MEWP being able to perform aerial rescue. • Large scale dismantles, rigging and crown reductions. • Operating vehicles and plant relevant to forestry operations; commercial vehicles, elevated working platforms, chain-saws, chippers, winches etc. The ideal candidate will be NPTC qualified up to NPTC CS39 with a driving licence In return this full time role comes with a salary bracket of £16,970 - £19,883 for a 37 hour working week, and the package includes 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a benefits package and a private pension scheme. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-6