CTC Recruitment

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 busy local authority tree section in Oxfordshire who are responsible for more than 60,000 trees. There is an opportunity for two qualified Arborists to join their Arb section . Pay rate £10.79PH depending on qualifications and experience on a temporary to permanent basis. Applicants should have experience of working in arboriculture & climbing, 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 1706-12

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 initially for 12 weeks with a view to extend until December 2017. 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

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 1708-3

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 any applications would be welcome. 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 an established contractor based in west Germany. Employing three teams of arborists they mainly undertake domestic work in the affluent cities of Bonn and Cologne. The company is owned by an English man who has lived in Germany for 30 years. He also has two English speaking sons who work in the business. One of their staff has recently left and so they are looking to employ an arborist to replace him. Candidates must be fully competent arborists and be able to undertake any climbing work that is required. The client is looking for climbers with several years experience and NPTCs for aerial use of the saw. In addition to the climbing the arborist should be able to drive the work vehicle and deal politely and professionally with customers. In return the client is offering up to 200 euros per day (£160) on a self employed basis. PAYE working is also available and would be from 10 to 16 euros per hour plus paid leave. The client can provide free accommodation by way of a furnished flat which is equipped with English TV and is in a very desirable location. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1709-5

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 busy local authority tree section in Oxfordshire who are responsible for more than 60,000 trees. There is an opportunity for two qualified Arborists to join their Arb section . Pay rate £10.79PH depending on qualifications and experience on a temporary to permanent basis. Applicants should have experience of working in arboriculture & climbing, 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 1706-12

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 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 initially for 12 weeks with a view to extend until December 2017. 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 a tree surgery business based in Gloucestershire, operating throughout the county and the surrounding areas carrying out primarily commercial arboricultural works (utility, construction, amenities) with a small amount of domestic work. Due to expansion of the business, they are searching for a full time climber to fit in with one of their existing teams delivering a high standard of arboricultural work. Qualifications Required Essential: NPTC CS30, 31, 38, 39 or equivalent First Aid Full, clean UK driving licence Desirable: NPTC CS 32,40,41 NPTC UA 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Driving licence B+E (towing) or equivalent CSCS MEWP qualification 3 years experience within the industry is desirable in return good rates of pay to be determined based on qualifications/experience 25 days annual leave entitlement - 5 days a week, 8 hours plus travel. Overtime is sometimes available. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1709-1

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 a Trainee Climber to join their contracts in Westbury in the beautiful county of Wiltshire. The candidate must hold NPTC units CS30, 31, 38, as a minimum requirement. 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. Circa £9 p/h PAYE is offered plus 28 days holiday, Pension enrolment, PPE and training. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1708-11

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 Norfolk 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

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 344666 quoting vacancy 1610-9

Our client is busy local authority tree section in Oxfordshire who are responsible for more than 60,000 trees. There is an opportunity for two qualified Arborists to join their Arb section . Pay rate £10.79PH depending on qualifications and experience on a temporary to permanent basis. Applicants should have experience of working in arboriculture & climbing, 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 1706-12

Our client is an Arb. Assoc. Approved Contractor, based in the Chelmsford area, Essex and have been established for over 20 years ago. They provide a comprehensive range of high quality tree care to commercial and domestic clients and are winners of the Business Excellence Awards for Customer Care and Service with an outstanding reputation for providing excellent workmanship, expertise and customer services in a sustainable and safe way. They are a family run, professional, small company and an equal opportunities employer. They are looking for a Team Leader to join their existing teams. Applicants should be NPTC qualified and hold a formal arboricultural qualification such as a Diploma in Level 2-3 or equivalent. They should have proven work experience within the arboriculture circa 3-5 years. A driving licence is essential, B + E or HGV desirable. In return an excellent salary starting at over £30k is offered, depending upon experience there is also the opportunity to increase earnings through over time. In addition the company undertakes considerable training and professional development will be provided. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1703-7

Our client offers a complete range of tree surgery and landscape management services to both individuals and businesses throughout Herts. They work for a wide range of customers including but not limited to local authorities, schools, grounds management companies, building contractors, housing associations, property management companies and telecommunication firms. They are looking to recruit an additional Arborist to join their existing teams .This is a varied position and involves all aspects of tree work from cyclical pruning to assisting with large individual take downs and sectional felling. Candidates must qualified to NPTC CS39. Previous experience is desirable. The salary on offer ranges between £20800 to £26000 dependent upon experience. 21 days holiday plus Banks are offered. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1705-12

Our client offers a complete range of tree surgery and landscape management services to both individuals and businesses throughout Herts. They work for a wide range of customers including but not limited to local authorities, schools, grounds management companies, building contractors, housing associations, property management companies and telecommunication firms. They are looking to recruit an additional Arborist to join their existing teams .This is a varied position and involves all aspects of tree work from cyclical pruning to assisting with large individual take downs and sectional felling. Candidates must qualified to NPTC CS39. Previous experience is desirable. The salary on offer ranges between £20800 to £26000 dependent upon experience. 21 days holiday plus Banks are offered. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1707-7

Our client is a Surrey based company which has been established for 23 years, carrying out all aspects of tree work across a broad client base . They are looking to recruit a qualified Lead Climber.This is a varied position and involves all aspects of tree work ; you will be responsible for a two or three man team. Candidates must qualified to NPTC CS39, have two years climbing experience and hold a current UK driving licence. The basic pay is is between £12.50 - £15.00PH for a forty hour week or £170/day sub contract . There is 28 days paid annual leave. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1707-4

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. Based out of Nottingham 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 front line operatives, including helping with providing guidance in reference to their health, safety, and welfare whilst they undertake works. This will include being an active member of the climbing team. 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 from £21900 to £28900 pa for a 37 hour working week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1705-5

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. Based out of Nottingham 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 £18,737 to £25,721 pa for a 37 hour working week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1705-6

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. 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 around £75 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 busy local authority in the south east encompassing five towns to make up the largest urban area outside of London. As such the arboricultural section is a very active place to work. The tree section at the council currently requires 1 temporary Tree Inspector to provide extra cover until the end of March . Based out of Gillingham, the role will involve managing the council owned tree stock, in particular undertaking ad-hoc inspections of trees that are the source of a back log of customer enquiries. The Tree Officer will inspect the trees in accordance with the council's tree policy and where remedial work is required, issue instruction orders to the term contractor. They will also monitor work undertaken. Candidates will be expected to be qualified to ND arboriculture as a minimum and ideally have some post qualification experience. The ability to use GIS and Microsoft office software is also essential. The post holder will need to have access to a suitably insured vehicle for work use (mileage paid). A rate of £12-£16 P/H PAYE is offered dependant upon experience. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1708-9.

Opportunity to work for a local authority tree section based in north London. They currently have a vacancy for an Arboricultural Officer to supplement their existing team. Candidates should hold a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Arboricultural or be working towards this. The post holder will carry out inspections/surveys, provide estimates, prepare and issue specifications for tree works, provide technical and non-technical advice on Arboricultural issues to all Council departments, carry out tree condition surveys, for the planning, landscaping and planting of new trees and assist with insurance issues. You will also be required to issue instructions, monitor and provide guidance to a range of external contractors undertaking arboricultural works, and to ensure high quality arboricultural work is undertaken on the borough’s tree stock within highways, car parks, parks and open spaces and in other corporately owned sites . In return the option of a permanent post will be available for the right candidate. Pay rate circa £15.63PH PAYE For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1708-8

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 a fully competent climber for the Autumn/winter from mid August onwards. He 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 1707-8