Full time (40 hours), Monday – Friday (8-hour shifts)
About the job
We are looking for an experienced Arborist Team Leader to join our team. As Team Leader you will supervise a small tree cutting team and be responsible for ensuring that work is carried out safely and efficiently.
You’ll have previous climbing experience along with the proven ability to lead a team. You’ll take pride in your role and enjoy working as part of a larger team. In return, we offer excellent benefits including a bonus scheme, high-quality training opportunities and the chance to progress your career.
What you’ll be getting up to:
* Confidently leading your team and ensuring that everyone knows what is expected of them
* Ensuring that health and safety standards are adhered to and risk assessments are carried out
* Motivating the team and coaching them to perform at their best
* Demonstrating an excellent knowledge of tree-cutting equipment, processes, techniques and health and safety standards
The benefits you’ll receive include:
* Inclusion in our monthly bonus scheme
* Full PPE and climbing kit
* Holiday and sickness entitlement
* Weekend overtime opportunities at increased rates
* A relaxed friendly environmental and dynamic team
* A team that insists on consistently high levels of quality in their work
* A position where you are a name not just a number
* A company open to new ideas and with a genuine passion for the industry
* Annual CPD and career development
Additional Benefits:
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* A benefits program including private health care and discounted gym membership
* Regular training and career development
* Access to mental health support and professional financial advice.
What we are looking for:
* 2 years’ climbing experience and qualified up to UA2.3
* At least 2 years’ leadership experience
* City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
* City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
* City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue
* City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques
* Basic arboriculture academic qualification or proof of work-based skills
* Availability for out of hours for emergency works when required
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