CTC Recruitment

Small arboricultural contractor based in scenic area of Gloucestershire near Cheltenham requires an NPTC qualified climber, subbie 2-3 days or full time lead climber. The company undertakes work in both rural areas of the Cotswolds and also in Cheltenham for mainly domestic customers. They have been established for some years and have a large number of repeat customers ensuring they always have a full order book.

Candidates Must have NPTCs up to and including CS39 (use of chainsaw from rope and harness) and a full driving licence. In return they are offering up to £120 p/d for subbies and up to £11.50 p/h PAYE for full time plus paid leave and CPD.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1702-7

Our client is a small tree surgery business based in Cheshire. They carry out all aspects of tree surgery for domestic and commercial clients.

Due to a growth in sales they are looking to recruit a groundsman to join their existing team . The position will involve all aspects of ground work from processing waste wood to ensuring a safe work site and assisting the climbers in their work.

Candidates should have NPTC 30, 31 and (ideally) NPTC CS38. You should have a UK driving licence and be keen to work for an ambitious, young company. In return a salary of £300 to £385 is offered for a forty hour week.

For more information please contact [email protected] or cal 01743 344466 quoting 1701-26

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 Guildford 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. A GPS tracked vehicle will be supplied.

Candidates must have a level three qualification in arboriculture and a driving licence. 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 1703-8

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.

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 is family run, Arboricultural Approved Contractor in rural Oxfordshire. They manage trees in urban and semi rural locations for a vast range of clients and are now looking to recruit an Arborist due to the re location of one of their existing team.

Applicants should have at least two years knowledge of climbing, a driving licence and NPTCs up to and including CS38 and 39. In return great rates of pay are offered commensurate with your experience.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1703-6

Our client is one of the leading companies in arboriculture. The tree division covers the south of England, holding contracts with Historic Royal Palaces, MOD, construction sites and internal contracts. They pride themselves in having excellent resources and experience to provide a comprehensive arboricultural service to all sectors, regardless of scale. They are dedicated to giving exceptional customer service, sustainability, the highest levels of health and safety, they strive for equality, integrity and employee recognition.

Applicants must:

" Be highly motivated and able to work to extremely high standards in both safety and quality.

" Hold Full, clean driving license essential, B +E or HGV 7.5T preferable

" Have NTPC qualifications up to and including CS39 and ideally NPTC/IPAF MEWP, Brush wood chipper and Stump Grinder certificates , as well as a minimum 1 day first aid certificate

Be capable of carrying out all aspects of tree operations.

" Have proven experience of 2-3 years in commercial arboriculture.

" Hold a Diploma level 2-3 in arboriculture (advantage).

" Be willing to work as part of a team and take pride in their work, building a good rapport with the client/customers

In return they offer a friendly environment and team atmosphere, Excellent rates of pay, up to £15.00 for climbers and up to £10.57 for groundsmans with opportunities for bonus and overtime. Additional and ongoing training will also be provided by the Company. They are an Arboriculture Associated contractor, Gold investors in people and an equal opportunities employer.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1703-5

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 Utility Arborist / Arborist

Preferably we are looking for someone who can switch from utility arb to normal arb when line clearance is not so busy.

We require highly motivated NPTC certified arborists for our line clearance team. A medium goods driving licence is preferred but not essential.

NPTC Units required.

UA1.

UA2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3.

Salary £30 to £35k per annum depending on experience

Position 3 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 1703-4

Our client is a company that employs three permanent staff and was established in 2005. They operate predominantly in their local area of south Buckinghamshire, but may also travel further into Berkshire and west Middlesex. Their client base is mainly domestic but they also have some commercial and private estate contracts. Much of this business is repeat clients and consequently they are booked 6 weeks in advance. They do all aspects of tree work and also some hedging.

They are looking for a competent Climber in a team of three. Candidates must be able to undertake basic tree work operations so they can deputise for the Lead Climber who is the owner of the business and will have to take time out to price work and attend meetings. NPTC units up to aerial use of the chainsaw in a tree are a basic requirement as is a full driving licence. Additional qualifications such as E trailer licence and NPTC chipper/stump grinder/MEWP would justify a higher starting rate of pay.

The position is full time and directly employed with an hourly rate of pay of up to £85 to £120 per day PAYE subject to experience and qualifications. In addition candidates are paid 28 days annual leave and receive a pension. An immediate start is possible for the right candidate. Our client will consider applications from sub-contractors.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1702-2

Established in 1996 our client is a broad based practice providing environmental services ranging from landscape design and master planning through to site appraisals, ecological surveys and arboricultural surveys and environmental impact assessment.

From offices in Kent (Head Office), the practice is involved in projects across the country, from London and the South East to the Midlands and the North of England.

As a result of an increasing requirement for arboricultural input and advice the client is looking to recruit a directly employed arboricultural consultant. Working on large multi-disciplinary projects as well as stand alone contracts you will develop this specialism within the practice. Much of the work will involve BS5837 surveys, although the company also undertakes a lot of ecological work which may require an arboricultural input.

Candidates should be qualified to level 3 in arboriculture as a minimum and have previous technical experience within planning and development. Salary will be negotiable depending on qualifications and experience, but is expected to be in the range of £35,000 to £38,000 pa. In addition there is a generous range of benefits to include up to 35 days paid leave, private health insurance, training/CPD and a company contributory pension. Although nominally based at their Head office in Kent the position could also be partly home based for candidates who are not local to the area.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1703-3

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. 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.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1703-2

Our client is a north London Local Authority. The tree section is responsible for the management of a large stock of council owned trees. Each year they survey a percentage of the tree stock and produce a programme of cyclical pruning as required. Data will be recorded on a PDA and entered into tree management software.

To undertake the scheduled Tree Survey and ad-hoc tree inspections they require up to three qualified arborists, ideally with own transport (mileage paid). Candidates will need to have a minimum (2 year) level three qualification in arboriculture and be available circa April through to September.

Pay will range from £14.00PH (PAYE) for a 37 hour week. PAYE candidates will also receive 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1703-1

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 a medium sized arboricultural contractor based on the outskirts of west London. They have been trading since 2001 and have an established client base consisting of commercial and domestic clients, including several large social landlords as well as prestigious central London estates/squares. They are Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors and also hold many other accreditations including, CHAS, Trust Mark and Construction Line. Operating with two teams of three staff they are looking to expand to a third team and consequently require a Second Climber.

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. You will work with an experienced Lead Climber who will help you develop your skills. Work is well priced with negotiated contracts with an emphasis on quality as well as value - than high volume street tree pruning! Equipped with smart purpose built vehicle and new plant and machinery you will be working as part of a two or three man team.

Candidates must qualified to NPTC CS39. No previous experience is required. The basic pay is £10PH for a forty hour week with a bonus increasing earnings by an additional £1-£2PH. In addition the company undertakes considerable training and would climbers to undertake additional qualifications such as First aid, Chipper, Stump grinder and MEWP. There is also 28 days paid annual leave.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1612-5

Our client is a medium sized arboricultural contractor based on the outskirts of west London. They have been trading since 2001 and have an established client base consisting of commercial and domestic clients, including several large social landlords as well as prestigious central London estates/squares. They are Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors and also hold many other accreditations including, CHAS, Trust Mark and Construction Line. Operating with two teams of three staff they are looking to expand to a third team and consequently require a Lead Climber.

This is a varied position and involves all aspects of tree work from cyclical pruning to large individual take downs and sectional felling is well priced with negotiated contracts with an emphasis on quality as well as value - rather than high volume street tree pruning! Equipped with a smart purpose built vehicle and new plant and machinery you will be responsible for a two or three man team. As well as hands on work you will be expected to liaise with clients and price works, including some VTA (Visual Tree Assessment).

Candidates must qualified to NPTC CS39, have two years climbing experience and hold a current UK driving licence. The basic pay is £12PH for a forty hour week with a bonus of £2.00PH. There is also the opportunity to increase earnings through over time. In addition the company undertakes considerable training and would expect team leaders to take additional qualifications such as CS41 and MEWP. There is 28 days paid annual leave.

For more information please contact admin@ctcrecruitment or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1612-4

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

Small arboricultural contractor based in scenic area of Gloucestershire near Cheltenham requires an NPTC qualified climber, subbie 2-3 days or full time lead climber. The company undertakes work in both rural areas of the Cotswolds and also in Cheltenham for mainly domestic customers. They have been established for some years and have a large number of repeat customers ensuring they always have a full order book.

Candidates Must have NPTCs up to and including CS39 (use of chainsaw from rope and harness) and a full driving licence. In return they are offering up to £120 p/d for subbies and up to £11.50 p/h PAYE for full time plus paid leave and CPD.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1702-7

Our client is one of the leading companies in arboriculture. The tree division covers the south of England, holding contracts with Historic Royal Palaces, MOD, construction sites and internal contracts. They pride themselves in having excellent resources and experience to provide a comprehensive arboricultural service to all sectors, regardless of scale. They are dedicated to giving exceptional customer service, sustainability, the highest levels of health and safety, they strive for equality, integrity and employee recognition.

Applicants must:

" Be highly motivated and able to work to extremely high standards in both safety and quality. Applicants must be honest and reliable with a positive and proactive approach in promoting our company procedures and ethos.

" Hold Full, clean driving license essential, B +E or HGV 7.5T preferable

" Have NTPC qualifications up to and including CS41, NPTC/IPAF MEWP, Brush wood chipper and Stump Grinder certificates , as well as a minimum 1 day first aid certificate Have minimum of 2-3 years' experience. Capable of carrying out all aspects of tree operations.

" Have proven experience in commercial arboriculture.

" Hold a Diploma level 2-3 in arboriculture (advantage).

" Be willing to work as part of a team and take pride in their work, building a good rapport with the client/customers

In return they offer a friendly environment and team atmosphere, Excellent rates of pay, up to £15.80 for climbers and up to £10.57 for groundsmans with opportunities for bonus and overtime. Additional and ongoing training will also be provided by the Company. They are an Arboriculture Associated contractor, Gold investors in people and an equal opportunities employer.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1702-6

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 and have second climber/groundsman experience.

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 1701-6

Our client is a successful regional contractor operating in the west midlands with depot facilities in Shropshire and Staffordshire. They specialise in vegetation management for utility clients; both rail and power line. In addition they undertake domestic and commercial work for local clients.

Due to expansion they are looking to take on another team and require experienced climbing arborists to work as a Team Leader and as a Second Climber. Candidates must be competent climbers and ideally have NPTC units up to NPTC CS39 plus a driving licence . UA1 and, UA2. are desirable but training will be given. A desire to grow your career with the company and a commitment to quality and safety are also essential.

In return they offer a very generous salary up to £30K pa plus paid leave, a pension and training.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1701-21

Our client is the tree section of a local authority in the south west near Bristol. The Street Care section has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and climber and groundsman. The role undertakes work within a specified front line team, delivering Arboricultural services.

As part of this vital front line team you will be led by the senior arborist and required to undertake specialised tree work relating to the maintence and management of trees throughout the authority area. Both positions will share responsibility for climbing and grounds work on an equal basis giving regard to proper job rotation and strong team work.

You will require some experience and will hold NPTC CS30, CS31 and CS38 qualifications you will be competent in supporting colleagues in off ground operations and will be qualified in aerial rescue CS39 and a driving license is also desirable. The job requires a flexible approach to working hours and requires overtime and some weekend working.

Both posts will go permanent for the right candidates after an initial qualifying period of circa three months. The pay rate will be between £9.27 and £10.34 PH PAYE for a 37 hour week.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1702-4

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 initially but this may be extended.

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 ref 1702-3

Our client is a company that employs three permanent staff and was established in 2005. They operate predominantly in their local area of south Buckinghamshire, but may also travel further into Berkshire and west Middlesex. Their client base is mainly domestic but they also have some commercial and private estate contracts. Much of this business is repeat clients and consequently they are booked 6 weeks in advance. They do all aspects of tree work and also some hedging.

They are looking for a competent Climber in a team of three. Candidates must be able to undertake basic tree work operations so they can deputise for the Lead Climber who is the owner of the business and will have to take time out to price work and attend meetings. NPTC units up to aerial use of the chainsaw in a tree are a basic requirement as is a full driving licence. Additional qualifications such as E trailer licence and NPTC chipper/stump grinder/MEWP would justify a higher starting rate of pay.

The position is full time and directly employed with an hourly rate of pay of up to £85 to £120 per day PAYE subject to experience and qualifications. In addition candidates are paid 28 days annual leave and receive a pension. An immediate start is possible for the right candidate. Our client will consider applications from sub-contractors.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1702-2

Our client is a county council based in the West Midlands. They have a back log of work and are looking to engage a Tree Inspector on a on going basis to help clear this. The work would involve VTA of trees both within a programme of re-inspections (and as a result of ad-hoc enquiries from stake holders), plus specifying remedial work and raising works orders.

Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification and hold Lantra PTI. Entry level candidates will be also be considered. Own transport is also essential. Due to the cloud based tree Management software used by our client candidates are able to work from home for at least part of the time.

Pay is dependent upon experience but can go up to £17.50PH sub contract.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1702-1

Our client is the UK’s largest independent provider of environmental consultancy, rural development services and policy advice. They are looking to employ a Level 3 or 4 qualified Arboriculturalist to undertake hazard based VTA assessments of trees for a DNO (utility network operator) in the Porthmadog region in Wales .The contract is expected to be for three months and involves a significant volume of work through out their contract area.

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 infrastructure. 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. 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 1701-19

Our client is a large national engineering provider set up in 2003 as a joint venture by three large plcs to win motorway network and other highway contracts. They currently have awards worth hundreds of millions of pounds. The company is able to provide planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of motorways and trunk roads. Part of the contracts involves the management of the green infra-structure associated with these networks and specifically the associated tree stock.

As a consequence they are looking to employ an Arboricultural and Landscape Inspector to assist with this element of the service delivery in Kent and Sussex. This is a varied and interesting role that will involve working as part of a team of environmental professionals; with specific responsibility for:

1. Undertaking tree inspections for trees on highways and adjoining land; making recommendations for remedial works as necessary,

2. Undertaking landscape assessments; identifying where schemes are failing to meet the criteria,

3. Attending site and other project meetings,

4. Providing technical advice to other teams within the organisation,

5. Dealing with Customer Care enquiries,

The suitable candidate will hold a minimum Lave 3 qualification in arboriculture and ideally an additional horticultural or landscape qualification. Previous experience of tree surveying and landscape maintenance; ideally adjacent to or near highways is desirable. A full driving licence is essential.

In return our client is offering an attractive salary of up to £29000 pa, 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a pension and CPD.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1701-25