CTC Recruitment

Our client is an established contractor based in the West Midlands. They undertake a wide range of work for local authorities (they hold several long term contracts for councils), commercial, (including some utility contracts) and domestic. They hold a large number of accreditations and have a reputation for high quality work and a professional service delivery. They are currently looking to employ a PTI qualified surveyor to assist with their contract with Birmingham City Council. The work would involve programmed VTA inspections of local authority trees. The work will be primarily within the West Midlands area and the pay will be on a per tree basis on a full or part time basis so would suit a self employed worker. It is expected to run for circa 8 months. Candidates must be qualified to level three in arboriculture and ideally have previous technical experience in surveying or similar. A LANTRA PTI qualification is essential. Times and days of work are flexible and the work is available on a part time or full time basis and will be based on number of trees surveyed at circa £1.30 per tree with the expectation of 100 trees per day to be surveyed. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-9

Our client is a large Arb Approved Contractor based in south west London. They run two to three tree teams undertaking arboricultural works for their established client base of housing associations, residential and commercial clients. They are currently looking to recruit a second climber/groundsman to work as part of the two or three man tree team. This role would involve assisting the climber, processing wood/brash and keeping the work site safe and tidy. There will also be basic climbing and pruning works to undertake. In return they offer an attractive salary of £19,000 - £24,000 depending on experience, paid monthly. Other benefits - Pension, quarterly company bonus based on profit, overtime after 4pm and Saturdays at 1.5 time . For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-13

An Arborist is required for this growing company in Hertfordshire. The work is varied as their client range from domestic to commercial; including schools, golf course and public spaces. Suitable candidates will have working experience within Arboriculture and possess NPTCS up to CS39. The role will be to assist with climbing operations, general maintenance of equipment and operation of machinery and company vehicles. A salary of between £25k and £30k is offered for the right candidate. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1709-4

Our client is a north London borough who are looking to engage a temporary Tree Officer for circa 4 months with the opportunity of a permanent contract for the right candidate. This role will cover all aspects of administration including pro active tree inspections,tree work applications/appeals and Tree Preservation Orders and responding to enquiries from stakeholders regarding the above. The Ezytreev system is used. Suitable candidates would ideally have experience within a technical role, and hold a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Arboriculture and/or Lantra Professional Tree Inspection ; qualified entry level candidates will also be considered . Pay is £16.04/hour PAYE. Can be three days a week so might suit a self employed candidate. For more details please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1712-2

Our client is a local authority in Bedfordshire. They have a busy tree section and are looking to employ another full time Tree Officer. The Tree Officer role is responsible for managing the council tree stock, this will involve taking tree related enquiries from the public, inspecting trees in line with council policy and where appropriate specifying remedial works and carrying out Tree Inspections. They use the Treewise system. Candidates ideally should have prior technical experience either as a Tree Officer or Tree Inspector and hold a level three or four qualification in arboriculture or closely related subject. However, candidates who have experience within Arboriculture, with a Level 3/4 qualification in Arb and who are looking for their first technical role will also be considered. The position is initially to be employed on a temporary basis for three months and there will be the opportunity to transfer to permanent for the right candidate. Pay rate circa £12.16-£13.48 PH PAYE. In the short term this assignment can be flexible with the opportunity to work part time so could suit a self employed Consultant whilst the position is being advertised. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1712-1

Our client is a large Arb Approved Contractor based in south west London. They run two to three tree teams undertaking arboricultural works for their established client base of housing associations, residential and commercial clients. They are currently looking to recruit a second climber/groundsman to work as part of the two or three man tree team. This role would involve assisting the climber, processing wood/brash and keeping the work site safe and tidy. There will also be basic climbing and pruning works to undertake. In return they offer an attractive salary of £19,000 - £24,000 depending on experience, paid monthly. Other benefits - Pension, quarterly company bonus based on profit, overtime after 4pm and Saturdays at 1.5 time. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-13

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 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. A driving licence is essential and the ability to tow desirable. 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. This will transfer from a temporary to permanent role for the right candidate. Second Climber Vacancy Working as part of a three man gang you will assist the lead climber in undertaking aerial tree work operations to all council owned trees. Candidates must be fully qualified to include CS39 as a minimum, but previous climbing experience is necessary. Pay rate: £10.15 - £11.93 hour basic (36 hours) again 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 1711-8

Our client is a large regional contractor in Ireland, based near Dublin. They undertake a range of commercial and domestic work in Dublin and the surrounding counties. They have a back log of work due to the recent storms and are therefore looking for a sub contract climber to help them out for 1 -2 months. Candidates must be fully competent climbers with NPTCs for aerial use of the saw and a driving licence. In return they will offer an attractive package of 250 euros per day subject to experience and qualifications, and help with accommodation. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-7

Our client is a large regional green services contractor provider covering east Anglia. They offer grounds maintenance, landscape construction, estate management (includes cleaning) and arboriculture (they are an AA Approved Contractor). Their client base includes Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Highways Authorities. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Arborist at their Norwich Depot. The following qualifications would be desirable alongside a minimum of 2 years practical experience NPTC CS 30, 31, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 Driving licence (B+E or Pre '97 an advantage) Emergency First Aid at Work MEWP (IPAF or similar) Signing, Lighting and Guarding In return they offer a competitive salary. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1708-10

Work in sunny Jersey for one of the island's leading professional tree management companies and earn the industries' highest pay rates. Our client undertakes a range of commercial, domestic and local authority work. They also have a utility arb section. They are currently looking to employ experienced climbers for both the utility and the non-utility side of the business. Candidates must have NPTCs for aerial use of the saw, a driving licence and be fully competent climbers. Average weekly hours are 45. In addition to high rates of pay they offer subsidised accommodation. Position 1 Lead Arborist Required - To manage teams of Arborists. The applicant must have a minimum of three to five years hands on experience in all aspects of arboriculture and be appropriately qualified. The successful applicant will also be able to communicate and manage people and be experienced in all aspects of health and safety requirements. Salary £30 to £35k depending on experience. Position 2 Arborists Required We require a highly motivated NPTC certified arborist to work in our arb team. The job will involve climbing and working on site sometimes supervising the team when the team leader is not present. A medium goods driving licence is preferred but not essential. Salary £25 to £28k per annum depending on experience The above positions are permanent and are on a full time basis. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-6

An experienced 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. If you are qualified to NPTC 39 as a minimum with a full Driving Licence and have experience working as an Arborist, a salary of between £100 and £130 per day is offered (dependant upon ability) plus 28 days holiday in return for a 40 hour week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-5

Our client is a national arboricultural contractor with offices through out the UK. Although they have a wide client base the company specialises in high end domestic and commercial work, where quality of service and work standards are strongly valued. They currently have vacancies for qualified Climbers in Beaconsfield Working in a crew of 2 or 3, you will perform all required ground, climbing and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the Crew Leader: participate in all job site safety briefings and use appropriate protective equipment, develop a basic understanding of tree growth and sound tree risk assessment skills. All relevant NPTC qualifications (minimum of CS30, 31,38, 39) and a full driving licence ideally with C1 plus E are required. In return they offer between £8 to £15 p/h PAYE (based on qualifications and skills) with additional incentive schemes plus other benefits (bonus/vehicle/pension, etc.) Out client offers in house and industry based training to enhance long term career prospects. They will also provide all equipment and PPE and a company pension scheme Annual leave entitlement 20 days plus bank holidays for a 40 hour working week Monday to Friday and occasional weekends. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1705-10

Our client is busy local authority tree section in Berkshire . There is an opportunity for two qualified Groundsman Arborists to join their Arb section . Pay rate £10.44PH depending on qualifications and experience on a temporary to permanent basis. Applicants ideally should have experience of working in arboriculture, together with an NPTC or equivalent qualification. You should be self-motivated, hard working and a team player The position will initially be employed on a temporary basis but the position will transfer to permanent for the right candidate. Benefits include a 37-hour week and 28 days leave . For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1705-12

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 a vacancy for a climbing arborist: You should 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 £423 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 1709-9

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 exciting opportunity has risen for an Arborist/Climber to join their team in Wimborne. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years Arboriculture experience and will be passionate to work in this field. Candidates must be hard working, highly motivated and enthusiastic. The ideal candidate must have a good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and relevant qualifications. They must be qualified to Units CS30, 31, 38 and 39 with Chapter 8, CS40 and CS41 or equivalent industry standard qualifications desirable. Candidates must have excellent communication and people management skills and must have a current, full UK Driving Licence with a Trailer Licence desirable. A package of up to £11.30 p/h PAYE is offered and full training and development opportunities will be provided for the right candidate. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1702-8

Opportunity to work for a large East Midlands local authority's tree section. They are currently looking for a Tree Surgeon to work as part of a team to deliver Tree Services throughout the county and occasionally, surrounding counties . Activities included in this job specification are: Tree surgery and felling; planting and maintenance; hedge layering; planting schemes. Candidates should hold NPTC CS39 and hold a full driving licence. In return candidates will receive £10.96 per hour for a 37 hour week. There is also the opportunity to work over time and to support a call-out rota on an ad-hoc basis to cover evening, weekend and public holiday emergencies at enhanced rates. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-1

Our client is a small contractor based in Hertfordshire just within the M25. They have a very long term relationship with one of the UKs largest contractors and operate from their yard facilities. As well as local authority contracts in north London and Herts they undertake local domestic and commercial jobs. They have been asked by the main contractor to undertake more work and consequently they are looking to employ qualified arborists to increase their resource. A lead climber with a HGV licence would be desirable but all applications will be considered. Candidates should have NPTCs up to CS39 with a full UK driving licence. Rate of pay is subject to experience and qualifications, but would be £100 upwards per day plus bonus and a company pension scheme and further training opportunities. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1705-3

Our client is a south London local authority. They have a busy tree section covering the management of the council's tree stock and providing advise to their planning section on works to protected trees (CAs and TPOs) and responding to development surveys. They currently require an Arboricultural Officer for an indefinite period due to the work load.. Principal duties of the role would be: • To inspect trees within highways, parks and open spaces and cemetery sites, generating works recommendations in response to customer enquiries; the officer will be expected to inform residents of inspection time frames and follow up responses, all within the Council’s corporate guidelines and in accordance with the adopted tree management policy • Meeting residents to discuss tree enquiries • Generating official contract orders • Assisting highways colleagues to assess tree root damage • Attending emergency call outs and coordinating action to make a site safe • Contract monitoring to ensure that works are being carried out in accordance with the Council and industry standards and best practice is met • Inspecting sites for the purpose of designating tree planting locations Candidates should have at least Level 3 in Arboriculture and at least 2 years experience. In return they are offering £14.99 p/h PAYE. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1708-12

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 maintenance of the council's tree stock in parks, cemeteries, housing, social services sites and highways. They are currently looking to employ three groundsmen working from their yard near Basingstoke; the team operates in a pleasant rural area. NPTC CS30 and CS31 are essential and NPTC CS38 would be an advantage. A full clean driving licence is also essential. In return they are offering £425 per week PAYE. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1710-3

Our client is an established arboricultural consultancy based in Dorset with an extensive client base through out London and the southern counties. Their clients consist primarily of large commercial organisations and government agencies for whom they provide a range of technical services from arboricultural consultancy (including tree protection and root survey) to japanese knotweed survey and control. They are now looking for an additional Surveyor to join their team. The key objective of the role is to undertake tree surveying and arboricultural consultancy advice. In addition to TreeRadar and BS5837 work. There will be a requirement to travel to our client’s sites throughout the UK and there will be a need to be flexible staying away from home for short periods and/or working longer days. A level 4 qualification in Arboriculture is desirable. Candidates will need the Professional Tree Inspectors qualification. Relevant, demonstrable, tree surveying experience is also required. In return a competitive pay package subject to experience starting at £20-£27K per year paid pro-rata monthly. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1709-3

Our client is a housing association which owns and manages around 6,000 rented homes, including 400 sheltered housing flats, as well as 1,100 leaseholder properties. They also manage around 50,000 trees. They are currently looking to employ a full time permanent Tree Inspector, based out of their Bracknell offices who will assist in the recording & assessment of all trees within the clients ownership. Candidates should have a formal qualification in Arboriculture, Level 3 or higher and ideally a Lantra Tree Inspection Certificate. Previous experience at inspecting trees is necessary as is computer literacy and a full, clean driving licence. In return they are offering £24,000 per annum with 28 days annual leave. 37 hour week . Other benefits include:• Childcare vouchers worth up to £243 per month, free of tax and NI, pension scheme and a positive working environment that encourages learning and development. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1710-12

Our client is a housing association which owns and manages around 6,000 rented homes, including 400 sheltered housing flats, as well as 1,100 leaseholder properties. They also manage around 50,000 trees. They are currently looking to employ a full time permanent Tree Inspector, based out of their Bracknell offices who will assist in the recording & assessment of all trees within the clients ownership. Candidates should have a formal qualification in Arboriculture, Level 3 or higher and ideally a Lantra Tree Inspection Certificate. Previous experience at inspecting trees is necessary as is computer literacy and a full, clean driving licence. In return they are offering £24,000 per annum with 28 days annual leave. 37 hour week . Other benefits include:• Childcare vouchers worth up to £243 per month, free of tax and NI, pension scheme and a positive working environment that encourages learning and development. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1710-12

Are you an Arborist interested in working in New Zealand? Our client is a leader in tree maintenance and vegetation control throughout New Zealand. They are currently hiring arborists with varying levels of experience to work in the city of Auckland. On offer : • A professional Work Environment • Job security, training and support • A competitive salary - pay rates for arborists range from $21 per hour to $29, depending on skills and experience. • A great team spirit and company social culture • Financial assistance with relocating and establishing in New Zealand.; This would include the first four week's accommodation paid for plus help with flight costs. Also support with the Visa process . You will need: • Arboriculture qualifications • Minimum 2 years’ experience in arboriculture • Good communication and people skills • An excellent safety record For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1711-2

Opportunity to work for a local authority tree section based in north London. They currently have a vacancy for a Climbing Arborist 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 1710-16

Our client is an established arboricultural contractor based near Oxford. They have two to three teams of staff and undertake a range of work from local authority to commercial and domestic. This includes working for Henley Royal Regatta and other prestigious organisations where quality and safety are the main priorities. They are currently looking to recruit a new team of Arborists. Candidates should ideally have NPTC qualifications and some post qualification experience although the right attitude is more important The ability to carry out work to high standards and deal effectively with customers is very important, as most work comes from existing clients. Essential - Full UK driving licence - Willingness to learn - Interested in personal and professional growth - Passion for excellent service and tree care - Must value working in a open and honest environment. - Understand the need for excellent communication and team work Ideally but not essential - 2+ years experience in the industry - CS31/32/38/39 - B+E/C1+E/C licence - Qualifications in Arboriculture level 2 and above Approximate salary per annum Groundsmen £16k-18k 2nd Climber £18k-23k Lead climber £22k-£27k Team leaders £25k + For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1710-15