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Our client is an established Tree Care business based in Bermuda who are now looking for a Climbing Arborist to assist their team with work all over the island. The work is mainly residential tree care with some landscaping and occasional utility work. Suitable candidates must have at least two years climbing experience and have tickets for aerial use of a chainsaw. You will be expected to drive but this will involve taking a test once in Bermuda to gain a local licence . You must have a clean police record and be over 21 years of age. The company will arrange the work permit and Visa for you which can take 3-6 months and provide the first months accommodation. Candidate can come with married partner but spouse would have to get their own work permit. In return, you will be paid from $26 BMD /hour gross ( £20/hour) for a 45 hour week with overtime available.Taxes and healthcare come in at circa 22% so similar to UK. Plus 20 holidays per year (inc Banks).Interviews would be held remotely via video call but general queries can be answered by contacting our office on [email protected]. Beccy & Tara

Thank you for lettng us know - we'll be in touch when we have anything. Kate

Our client is a long standing, Arb Association Approved Contractor based in West London. They have a vacancy for an Office manager to oversea their office functions. The role would involve working alongside 2 office staff to manage all the admin functions around servicing their tree contracts with Local Councils, the National Trust, Crown Estates alongside domestic customers. If you have good IT skills, an Arboricultural background , are used to supervising people and are now looking to work in a warm and dry environment, this role might be of interest. The in house IT system generates quotes, invoices & management data to help support this varied and busy role .The offices are informal, friendly and fun and hours would be 8 -4 or 9 -5. In return a salary of between £35 and 40kpa is offered, dependant upon past experience, with 28 days holiday pa (inc banks). Call Beccy or kate on 01743 344466 if interested 😊

Hi, do you have a Level 3 in arb? We have immediate requirement for a contract in the Midlands on £250 per day but you'd need a Level 3 (PTI definitely needed and a bats Qual ideally). Call us if you're interested on 01743 344466. Thanks, Beccy and Kate

Hi, do you have a Level 3 in arb? We have immediate requirement for a contract in the Midlands on £250 per day but you'd need a Level 3 (PTI definitely needed and a bats Qual ideally). Call us if you're interested on 01743 344466. Thanks, Beccy and Kate

Are you an experienced arborist with some commercial experience looking to come off the tools? Or do you know anyone who fits that description? If so this role could be of interest: Our client is a West London based Arboricultural Association approved contractor working mainly in the residential sector. They now require an Estimator Contract Manager. The job is varied and will include monitoring and supervising the teams, being responsible for some pricing and processing of quotes and conducting and delivering associated reports and method statements. This is an opportunity for the experienced climbing arborist who wants to come off the tools and is practised at good Visual Tree Assessment techniques and has proficient IT skills; a level 3 in Arb would be an advantage. The role is remote working in the NW, W & SW London areas with occasional working on site; part-time applicants will be considered. A salary of 38k is offered, negotiable depending on experience, plus a generous discretionary bonus structure. The job benefits from 28 days paid holiday leave (inc Banks) and the possibility of a company vehicle and fuel card to use during work hours. If you'd like to know more either email [email protected], attaching your CV, or call us on 01743 344466. Kate & Beccy CTC Recruitment Ltd - 'For the next step in your arb career'

Hi, where are you based please? Are you still looking for work? Cheers, Kate CTC Recruitment

Hi Arbtalkers, do you know anyone looking for a Utility Arborist role? Here;s what we're looking for: A utility Arborist is required to join this growing company based in Herefordshire.The work will cover Herefordshire, Worcestershire and parts of the West Midlands, servicing their WPD contract . Candidates must have Utility certificates including up to UA2.3 , certificates for aerial use of a chainsaw, a Driving Licence and live a commutable distance from their yard in North Herefordshire. Ideally you will have circa two years industry experience in a similar role. In return a salary of up to between 30k and £40kpa is offered, dependant upon experience along with performance related bonuses. If you're interested email Beccy & Kate at [email protected] or call us on 01743344466. Thanks 😊😊

Hi 😊 we've been chatting with the Green Skills Hub lately and they've asked us to share this survey. It's quick (4 mins... I've done it) anonymous, unless you want feedback, and will help them understand more about how they can support the green sector. Here's the link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TX6HWPF We've a week to do it but if you could do it now, just to get it done, it would be great. Thanks either way😊Kate

Interesting points @Mr. Squirrel . Lots to think about there. I find it hard to square the circle of a saturated market from our angle when it's so difficult to find people for roles. Maybe, as you said before, that's our problrm alone but it doesn't feel that way. It's a complicated situation. Kate

Hi Arbtalk friends, Some of you were kind enough to help with research for the article we wrote for the spring edition of the Arb Assocaiation magazine, for which many thanks 😊 If you haven't read it yet here it is: Arboricultural Association - Where are all the arborists? TREES.ORG.UK <div class= row green346bg-20 p-2 > <div class= col-sm-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 > <p class= text-center lead ><em>The Association is acutely aware of the succession crisis in our... We're now collecting feedback. Lots of arborists have commented on different social media platforms and over the next couple of days we're collating these views. If any of you have anything to add here we'll make sure it's included in our feedback to the Arb Association. We want to get that off to them by Friday 31st March. We know that we only see one side of the industry and are keen to make sure that the discussions we are part of are as rounded as possible so please don't hold back. Thanks in advance, Kate & Beccy

Hi, all - do you know anyone who might be interested in this role? 🌳 Arb Officer/Inspector needed Watford area - £39k p/a 🌳 Our client manages the tree stock for Watford Borough Council. They require an Arb Manager who can manage their tree maintenance programmes; the role will involve inspecting the tree stock, instructing tree works and liaising with the Arb Contractors to ensure all works are carried out to specifications. You will also be the point of contact for the Council on tree-related matters as and when required. Candidates should be qualified to a minimum of a Level 3 in Arboriculture, have experience in inspecting trees, ideally in a Local Authority context and of using tree management software. They should be a good communicator and computer literate. The role is temporary for circa 3 to 6 months with the opportunity to go permanent after a probationary period for the right candidate. In return a PAYE rate of up to £18.75/hour is offered for a 40 hour week. Please share and email us at [email protected] quoting job ref: 2490 if you are interested. Thanks, Kate & Beccy 😊

Thanks for continuing to send pictures in - we really like seeing them and will tag you when we use them if we can find you on social media 😊 Kate & Beccy

Thanks for that Stephen, a really interesting insight into the situation. Do you think that, apart from private curtomers, the above clirents would now look to see climbing tickets before work was undertaken? Kate

Thanks for your reply. Kate

Thanks for such a considered reply. Out of interest did you fnd that getting your tickets changed anything about how you worked or the sort of work you won? 😊Kate

Thank you - having your own wood sounds amazing! Kate

That's great to hear - thanks for joining in! Kate

Brilliant, I love the reasoning. Happy climbing! Kate

That's fascinating. Are you the same David who's into mycology? If so I've send you a private message on Arbtalk and would love a brief chat. If not thanks for answering anyway! Kate

Thanks for this Patrick, happy climbing, Kate

That's impressive! Thanks for sharing, Kate

Hi all, time for another question... we're grateful to all who can take a moment to let us know the number of rings on your tree when you started out. If you have any comments to add about your age, your journey in arb or anything else please do 😊 Many thanks, Kate & Beccy 👍🌳