CTC Recruitment

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 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 1610-5

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

Our client is a medium sized contractor based near Stockholm in Sweden. They operate several teams working for local authority, commercial and domestic clients in the Stockholm area. They are looking to employ 2 fully competent climbers for the Autumn/winter from October to December. They will pay for outbound flight and provide discounted accommodation and transport. Rate of pay will be £15.50-£18.50PH, for a basic forty hour week. However, there is the opportunity to increase earnings through over time if desired. Candidates must be NPTC qualified climbers with at least two years experience. Able to prune and dismantle to high standards, For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1610-1

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

Our client has been providing horticultural and tree surgery services in the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London area for over 10 years. They have built a reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and a friendly, personable yet professional approach. The company was founded on family values and while it has grown over the years it is still rooted in these same principles. They pride themselves on building long-term relationships with all of their clients and bringing the best out of their gardens or grounds. Our client is looking to take on: Team Leader to run and daily mange the team, train up apprentices, and make sure jobs are completed on time and to clients satisfaction. Must have 5 - 10 years experience with NPTC CS39. In return they are offering £23.5k -£27.5k dependant on experience. Company vehicle may be possible dependant on individual and experience. Second Climber to have 2-5 years experience and be able to assist the lead climber where necessary and help train apprentices with NPTC CS39. They are offering £21k - £23.5k dependant on individual and experience. Trainee Tree Climber with - 6-12 months experience. with NPTC CS39. In return they are offering £17k - £19k. A trailer towing licence would be useful but not essential for all above positions. All will receive company pension scheme and career progression opportunities . Annual leave entitlement 20 days + 8 bank holidays. Days and Hours of Work Mon - Fri 7am to 5pm. 2 x Saturdays per month paid extra at standard hourly rate. For more information on any of the above vacancies, please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-17

Opportunity to work for a local authority tree section based in north London. They currently have a vacancy for two Climbing Arborists to supplement their existing tree gangs. The work will involve the full range of arboricultural operations to the council tree stock, including tree and root pruning, crown reduction, lifting and thinning, felling, root removal and stump grinding. The tree section is well resourced and has an excellent range of plant and equipment. Candidates will initially be engaged on a temporary basis with an immediate start and the opportunity to transfer to direct employment with the council in the future. Key Skills - Must have NPTC modules CS30,31,38 & 39. Rate of pay is £11.87 PH for 36 hour week. On completion of the probationary period the candidate may be offered a permanent directly employed position with the council. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-16

Our client is a successful family run business that was formed in 1994. A mix of work is undertaken for mainly construction and domestic clients. They currently employ 10 staff and are well equipped with vehicles, chippers and other plant. Working to a high standard they operate in south London and Surrey and have an established commercial and domestic client base and are now recruiting an experienced Climber, based in Esher, Surrey, to work with an established team. Applicants must have the following:- • all relevant NPTC qualifications (minimum of CS30, 31,38, 39) • the ability to demonstrate safe and competent climbing and tree surgery skills. • a full UK driving license . • proven experience in all aspects of tree work In return they are offering in house and industry based training to enhance your long term career prospects and all equipment and PPE, a competitive basic salary (based on qualifications and skills) with additional incentive schemes, 28 days holiday. The base salary for a second climber will be up to £20 -£25K and the Lead Climber up to £28k. There is an additional incentive scheme, along with overtime available. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1601-12

Our client is a medium sized business based in southern Birmingham. They provide a range of services from hygiene to pest control, grounds maintenance and tree works. Their client base includes several housing associations, plus commercial (construction companies) and domestic customers. The majority of the tree work is for domestic customers in the Birmingham area. The company employs more than twenty five staff and has an arboricultural section of one team of two arborists. Due to volume of work they require an additional climber to work in this team. The position will involve undertaking a full range of climbing operations and some groundwork, ensuring work is completed safely to timescale and standard. Candidates must hold up to NPTC CS39. Salary would be between £17,000 - £20,000 for an 8 hour day with 20 days annual leave. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-4

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 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 £9.62 PH PAYE and £12.00 PH sub contract for a 42 hour week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-14

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 govermental 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 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 (rising to £9.30 should the vacancy roll on past 12 weeks) and £11.15 PH sub contract for a 42 hour week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference number 1609-14

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 Team Leader/Lead climber: Responsible for a team of 2-3 staff undertaking the full range of tree work operations to all council owned trees. Candidates must be fully competent climbers with NPTC qualifications to include CS39 as a minimum. A towing driving licence is desirable. Pay rate: £13.32 per hour basic (36 hours). The position will transfer to permanent for the right candidate. Over time at enhanced rates. Generous annual leave (30 plus days) and other council benefits. Immediate start available. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference number 1609-13

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 1606-9

Part time tree officer/consultant required on a short term basis to provide immediate cover for a Council in West Sussex.. Our client is a West Sussex Council who are looking to engage a temporary part time Tree Officer to bridge the gap whilst the permanent position is advertised. They are looking to engage an arboriculturalist on a short term basis to provide immediate cover ; the candidate can apply for the permanent post. The role will involve processing TPO and Conservation area applications, making TPOs and assisting the Principal Tree Officer with more complicated issues. As this role will involve processing applications to work on protected trees and reviewing BS5837 surveys candidates would ideally need some prior experience of dealing with trees in relation to planning law and in addition hold a level three qualification in arboriculture and a driving licence. Based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. 2-3 days per week, as required. £15-£18 PH subject to payment method ad experience. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-12

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 is the City of London arboricultural section at Epping Forest. They are responsible for maintaining the forest's tree stock which includes woodland and individual trees of national significance. The site is a triple SSSI and includes many veteran and ancient trees in a mix of heathland, woodland and open space that is of high amenity and landscape value. They are currently looking to engage a temporary climbing Arborist. This is likely to be for a period of six months. Candidates must hold a full driving licence, chainsaw operation certificates of competence to NPTC CS30/31, arboricultural certificates of competence to NPTC CS38/39, First Aid at Work certificate as a minimum and ideally have further qualifications including IPAF MEWP. The rate of pay will be up to £14.12 p/h PAYE for a 37 hour week. For more information or a full job description please contact the office [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-10

Our client is a council in the north west (Lancashire) who employ several teams of arborists directly to maintain their tree stock. They are currently looking to employ an additional climber for an eighteen month contract. Candidates must have NPTCs for aerial use of the saw and ideally have one-two years climbing experience. The position is to be employed on an agency basis, but the contract should be on going for the right candidate since they have a long term requirement. Rate of pay would be £10.30PH. The basic working week is 37 hours. In addition candidates receive 28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays. A driving licence is essential. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-8

Tree officer required for busy planning section of outer London Borough. Our client is a south London borough who are looking to engage a temporary Tree Officer for a three month contract to cover a colleagues duties who is on sick leave. They are looking to engage an arboriculturalist on a short term basis to provide immediate cover . The role will involve processing TPO and Conservation area applications, making TPOs and assisting the Principal Tree Officer with more complicated issues. As this role will involve processing applications to work on protected trees and reviewing BS5837 surveys candidates would ideally need some prior experience of dealing with trees in relation to planning law and in addition hold a level three qualification in arboriculture and a driving licence. There is flexibility of hours with the opportunity to work full time five days per week or part time minimum three days per week. A pay rate of £15.00 to £18.00PH is offered, subject to experience and method of employment. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-6

Our client is a Council in Surrey. They are looking to employ a Tree Inspector whilst a member of their full time team is on six month secondment . Based in Godstone the position will involve undertaking large scheduled surveys as well as ad-hoc tree inspections. This will involve VTA, data logging and specifying remedial works for the arboricultural contractor. Candidates must have a level three qualification in arboriculture, a driving licence and a LANTRA PTI. Previous technical experience is desirable but not essential. In return they will pay £13.50 to £18.00PH subject to payment method and experience. There is flexibility of hours with the opportunity to work full time five days per week or part time circa three days per week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-5

Our client is a medium sized business based in southern Birmingham. They provide a range of services from hygiene to pest control, grounds maintenance and tree works. Their client base includes several housing associations, plus commercial (construction companies) and domestic customers. The majority of the tree work is for domestic customers in the Birmingham area. The company employs more than twenty five staff and has an arboricultural section of one team of two arborists. Due to volume of work they require an additional climber to work in this team. The position will involve undertaking a full range of climbing operations and some groundwork, ensuring work is completed safely to timescale and standard. Candidates must hold up to NPTC CS39. Salary would be between £17,000 - £20,000 for an 8 hour day with 20 days annual leave. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-4

A climber is needed for a small, reputable Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor In Buckinghamshire. Their client base are primarily private customers but also includes some industry premises and Housing Associations. They do not do line clearance or railway work. Essential qualifications are CS30, CS38 and a driving licence. The basic pay is between £90-£120 per day PAYE for a forty hour week, depending on experience. Other benefits include 28 days paid annual leave For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-3

Our client, based in central London, has a strong track record of delivering a high quality urban forestry programme of tree planting projects and edible playgrounds. They are looking for a driven, highly motivated and skilled Arboricultural Manager to join the team. The role would involve project managing a programme of urban tree projects ensuring they are delivered safely in line with current health and safety practices . Acting as the main point of contact for local councils, tree officers, project partners and other stakeholders to manage clear lines of communication and ensure that projects are managed and delivered in line with current planning policy guidelines and legislation and meet the needs of the local community. The successful candidate would undertake site surveys ,produce recommended tree species lists , liaise with established tree nurseries, select, source and order all trees and planting accessories, manage deliveries and care of tree stock. This would also involve managing budgets for the tree planting projects and developing a three year maintenance programme to ensure successful establishment and to monitor tree health. The successful candidate should hold a nationally recognised qualification in arboriculture or urban forest management (Level 3 or above) and have practical experience of planting standard trees and maintaining urban tree planting projects. Experience of working with local authorities, contractors, local residents and community groups will be advantageous. A valid driving licence is essential with towing entitlement and good level of experience of driving crew vans and towing trailers desirable. In return they offer: • Competitive salary between £26k and £32k pa • 29 days annual leave • 5% employers contribution to pension scheme • Four-week in-house induction and training • Regular supervision meetings and team meetings • Working as part of a supportive, highly motivated and driven team • To work on our strategic street tree programme For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1608-3

Our client is a medium sized contractor based in Hertfordshire. He is looking to employ a very good climber to join his business on a permanent full time basis. Good communication skills with other team members and members of the public is essential and all applicants must have a professional approach to work and be hard working. Applicants must carry out all work to a very high standard and show records of excellent punctuality and attendance. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and at least all basic NPTC certificates. Pay Rate would be £100 PAYE per day with 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-2

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 govermental 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 arborist to work on one of their tree gangs. The role will involve the full range of works to trees on highways, park, schools, housing and other council owned land. The ideal candidate will be qualified to NPTC CS39 and have some working experience. The position is initially offered on a temporary basis at an hourly rate of pay of £9.03 PH rising to £9.45 after 12 weeks. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1609-1

Our client is a successful AA approved contractor based in a pleasant rural location in south Staffordshire. They run three teams of staff and are currently very busy. They have a wide client base from domestic and commercial work to large public sector contracts. They also undertake some utility sub-contract work. The company currently has two vacancies for climbing arborists: Lead Climber: The Lead Climber will need to hold NPTCs for aerial use of the saw and be able to undertake to the full range of arboricultural operations. A driving licence is essential along with NPTCs CS30,31,38,39 (or equivalent). Applications from candidates with utility units would be particularly welcome although this is not essential. A pay rate of £390 per week is offered for 40 hours. There is the opportunity to increase earnings through over time and stand by duty which are paid at enhanced rates. Other benefits include paid annual leave and training. Second Climbers: Second climbers will be expected to have qualifications for aerial use of the chainsaw, (NPTCs CS30,31,38,39 or equivalent), but previous experience, although desirable is not essential. A pay rate of £350 per week is offered for 40 hours.There is the opportunity to increase earnings through over time and stand by duty - both of which are paid at enhanced rates. Other benefits include paid annual leave and training. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference number 1608-8