Join Our Team as a Tree Surgeon! 🌳🌟
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location(s): Weston-Super-Mare to Gloucestershire
At Bromford, we believe that a home is more than just four walls – it’s the space around it too. A well-maintained garden, thriving trees, and safe green spaces can transform a house into a home. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a skilled and qualified Tree Surgeon Team Leader to lead a team of two in maintaining and caring for trees, hedgerows, and green spaces across Weston-Super-Mare and Gloucestershire. Your expertise will shape greener, safer, and more welcoming environments, making a visible difference to the lives of our customers and helping them feel proud of where they live.
What you'll be doing as a Tree Surgeon Team Leader
* Caring for trees and hedgerows – Planting, pruning, thinning, and felling trees safely and professionally.
* Making homes feel like home – Enhancing outdoor spaces that residents love.
* Problem-solving in nature – Tackling challenges like storm-damaged or hazardous trees.
* Using and maintaining specialist equipment – Chainsaws, chippers, shredders, and climbing gear.
* Collaborating and leading – Supporting a team of 2 and working together safely.
* Keeping things safe – Conducting site risk assessments and following regulations.
What we're looking for:
* NPTC/Lantra qualifications:
* CS30 (201/202) – Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting
* CS31 (203) and CS32 (301) – Felling trees
* CS40 (307) – Pruning
* NPTC – Chipper Operations
* Confidence in tree care, pruning, and climbing.
* Ability to use, clean, and maintain a range of hand and power tools.
* Extensive knowledge of trees, shrubs, and pruning techniques.
* Comfortable working at height – Confident and competent climbing ability.
* Full UK driving licence.
* A strong communicator and team player – Able to work well with others across teams and services.
* To be able to complete a basic DBS, which will be provided by Bromford.
Why join Bromford?
At Bromford, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, expertise, and the positive impact of outdoor spaces on people’s lives. You won’t just maintain trees - you’ll create safe, thriving green spaces for communities. Every day is different, whether you’re planting shrubs or hedges in a garden or responding to an urgent tree removal after a storm.
We invest in our people, offering ongoing training, career development opportunities, and a culture of support and respect. You’ll have the chance to lead, grow, and make a tangible difference in the areas we serve, all while working in a role that keeps you active, engaged, and connected to nature.
Benefits Package:
🚐 Stocked van (shared use) & fuel card
🌴 27 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 extra days)
💼 Pension schemes – employer contributions up to 10%
💰 £500 flexible benefits allowance (private medical, dental, gym, etc.)
⚕️ Free virtual GP & 24/7 mental health support
🛍️ Retail discounts on groceries, tech, and more
☕ £30 monthly drinks card for hot/cold beverages on the job
Every tree you care for helps create a better environment for our communities. So, if you are an experienced Tree Surgeon looking for a role where your skills make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
📅 Apply by 2nd April 2025 – We may close the vacancy early if we receive high applications.
Don’t miss this opportunity—apply now