Senior Tree Arborist
Location: Oxfordshire
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 per year
Position Overview: Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tree Arborist to join our team in Oxfordshire. As a Senior Arborist, you will play a critical role in managing and maintaining the health of trees across various sites, ensuring they remain safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing. You will be responsible for leading a team of arborists, overseeing tree care projects, and providing expert guidance on tree health, pruning, and safety practices. A valid driving license is essential as you will be required to travel between different sites and locations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Perform tree inspections, assessments, and health evaluations, identifying any risks, diseases, or pests affecting trees.
2. Oversee and supervise the pruning, felling, and maintenance of trees, ensuring work is completed safely and to high standards.
3. Lead and manage a team of arborists, delegating tasks, overseeing the work, and providing mentorship and support.
4. Plan and carry out tree removal, thinning, and maintenance projects, ensuring minimal disruption to the environment and public safety.
5. Advise clients on tree health management, maintenance programs, and tree-related risk assessments.
6. Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, industry best practices, and environmental guidelines.
7. Conduct risk assessments for trees and make recommendations for remedial works or felling where necessary.
8. Supervise the use of specialist arborist equipment, such as chainsaws, aerial lifts, and stump grinders.
9. Maintain accurate records of tree work, site visits, and ongoing maintenance schedules.
10. Manage budgets for tree care projects and ensure resources are allocated efficiently.
11. Provide expert advice to the team and clients on tree preservation orders (TPOs), conservation areas, and the legal implications of tree work.
12. Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
13. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring all equipment is well-maintained and compliant with safety standards.
Qualifications:
1. Proven experience as an Arborist, with significant expertise in tree care, maintenance, and tree health assessments.
2. Professional qualifications such as a National Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 3) or equivalent.
3. Certification in tree climbing and aerial rescue, such as NPTC units (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39).
4. A valid driving license is essential for travel between sites.
5. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide junior arborists.
6. Excellent knowledge of tree species, diseases, pests, and the tools and techniques used in tree care.
7. Good understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures for tree work.
8. Ability to carry out detailed risk assessments and create safe working procedures for tree-related tasks.
9. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in complex or challenging situations.
10. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with clients and the public professionally.
11. A commitment to high standards of work and attention to detail.
Working Conditions:
1. Outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including exposure to heights.
2. Includes climbing, lifting, and operating tree care equipment.
3. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required for specific tree care projects.
4. The role involves driving to different locations, so a valid driving license is essential.
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