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Our client is a large arboricultural contractors in the Midlands. They hold several local authority contracts and also undertake work for a range of commercial and domestic clients in the region. They are currently looking to recruit up to three qualified climbers, groundsmen and drivers with towing capabilities. For the Arborist positions,candidates must be NPTC qualified and be competent in aerial work. For the Groundsmen, ideally qualified to aerial rescue and other arb related qualifications plus a driving licence would be an advantage. In return they offer a generous salary commensurate with experience circa £10-£14/hour, annual leave of 28 days and other benefits, including training and professional development. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1709-7

Our client is a Tree Specialist who provides an unrivalled arboricultural service to domestic, commercial and utility clients They have a fully qualified team of highly experienced tree surgeons and their services include: •Tree surgery •Woodland management •Vegetation management •Line side vegetation removal •Brash removal/chipping •Tree stump removal They are looking for NPTC qualified Arborists, preferably with Utility tickets (but not essential) to work on their contract based in Northamptonshire, Pay will range up to £12 an hour for Climbers and up to £10 an hour for Groundsmen, in return for a 40 hour week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1709-8

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 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. Qualifications Required Essential: NPTC CS30, 31, 38, 39 or equivalent First Aid Full, clean UK driving licence In return good rates of pay to be determined based on qualifications/experience 28 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 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 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

I'm just currently looking for work In Europe as an arborist-climber, I'm just wondering if anyone has any tips on websites to go on to apply and how to go about it? Which countries are the best to go over? Norway is good I've heard. I have the experience needed as this is a short bio on myself, I am looking to start at the beginning of January. Please check my Facebook page out to see the quality of work carried by myself with the videos and pictures of the jobs I've done, you should be impressed. Thanks. Jordan Name: Jordan Lee Email: [email protected] Cover Letter: I am 26 years old, I have been running my own tree surgery company back in Wigan, Manchester, England (North west, England). My role is to price month long contract jobs up from pricing the amount of days needed to the staff needed on the job, also i am the main climber on the job with over 6 years experience. My certificates are as shown; *Chainsaws. *Tree Climbing & Tree rescue. *Tree Climbing with the use of a chainsaw for aerial use. *Aerial rigging for trees. *Trailer licence with full driving licence. I am basically looking to try something different and wanting to travel to different countries to have a better experience in the job. I will leave my company running with my brother who will manage my business. My company is on www.facebook.com/havenleatreeservices which is quite popular. I am extremely competent with full knowledge on how to run a job efficiently. my email address is [email protected] . please feel free to ask me any questions you may have. thanks

Sedgemoor Tree Services Ltd About the Company Sedgemoor Tree Services are an Arb Approved contractor, family run business based in Cannington, Somerset. We have a broad range of customers, from national companies, highways, social housing to domestic. We pride ourselves on having a fun and friendly team, the company offers a good training plan with a clear path for progression. We use modern kit and techniques Have a look at us on Instagram and twitter as @sedgemoortree and Facebook Sedgemoor Tree Services Ltd. About the job We are looking for an experienced climber to join our team. This position is a permanent, full time role. You will need to have a minimum of 3 years climbing experience. We will offer a good training plan with career progression. Excellent time management is essential as is personal presentation. 28 days annual leave with an extra day for each year worked in the company.PPE and uniform providedBasic pay between £22,880 - £28,080 per year (craftsman) & £26,000-£32,000 (Senior Craftsman) depending on experience plus enhancements and bonuses. Plenty of overtime available and call outs although not compulsory. Preferred Skills We are looking for someone that would ideally fall in to the Craftsman Tree Worker or Senior Craftsman category on the R2 website attached documents below (slightly tweaked from the original R2 version). We require all relevant NPTC qualificationsMust have a driving license, ideally B+EExcellent arboricultural knowledge and skills.CSCS required ROLO desirable Please don't be put off if you don't tick all the boxes we are a progressive company and will train you up to the required level. CONTACT Please email [email protected] (please reference Arbtalk) any queries or correspondence Thanks for looking Jim & Nik Job Description - Senior Craftsman Tree Worker .pdf Job Description - Craftsman Tree Worker PDF.pdf

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 a Tree Specialist who provides an unrivalled arboricultural service to domestic, commercial and utility clients They have a fully qualified team of highly experienced tree surgeons and their services include: •Tree surgery •Woodland management •Vegetation management •Line side vegetation removal •Brash removal/chipping •Tree stump removal They are looking for NPTC qualified Arborists, preferably with Utility tickets (but not essential) to work on their contract based in Northamptonshire, Pay will range up to £12 an hour for Climbers and up to £10 an hour for Groundsmen, in return for a 40 hour week. For more information please contact [email protected] or call 01743 344466 quoting reference 1709-8

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

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

Hi there guys just a quick question about getting new clients, obviously there is the conventional ways like website advertising and word of mouth etc. But I'm looking for anyone with tried and tested less conventional ways of reaching people in need of tree works?

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

Looking for a climber for a days work on September 20th. Simple work. Good day rate. Working in and around north London. Could lead to more work. Call Billy on 07792925238

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

TreeAbility is looking to recruit experienced climbers and a crew leader either full time or contract. We are a Sevenoaks based Arb Approved company, looking for enthusiastic people who love climbing trees and doing tree work. Our team enjoy what we do so if you think you’d like to work for us, get in touch to have a chat. Salary up to £30k. Check out our http://www.Facebook.com/treeability page or www.treeability.co.uk or call Nick on 07974 918879

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 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