Arboriculture Working Supervisor

Based in Stafford with regional travel across Midlands MOD sites

Full time and Permanent

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (7:30am – 4pm)

Summary:

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a ground’s maintenance and landscape creation provider in their search for a hands-on and experienced Working Supervisor to oversee arboricultural operations across key Midlands-based MOD sites.

This role combines practical arboricultural work with leadership, team coordination, and health & safety management. Supporting the contract delivery by ensuring performance standards are met, safety protocols are upheld, and excellent service is provided to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

This is a field-based position, operating from Stafford and covering sites such as RAF Cosford, Shawbury, MOD Kineton, and DMRC Stanford Hall. A company vehicle is provided due to the mobile nature of the role.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily arboricultural operations to ensure contract compliance and service delivery.
  
  
• Lead and support area-based teams to meet productivity, safety, and quality targets
  
  
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and risk assessments are conducted and maintained.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and client representatives to maintain excellent working relationships.
  
  
• Support the Contract Manager in planning, reporting, and performance analysis.
  
  
• Mentor and develop team members to maintain professional standards and foster a safety-first culture
  
  Ideal Candidate:
  
  
• Level 3 in Maintenance (formerly CS30/31) and Climb Trees & Aerial Rescue (formerly CS38).
  
  
• Level 2 Operate Chainsaw from Rope & Harness (formerly CS39), Large Fell over 380mm, and Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging (formerly CS41).
  
  
• Proven experience in leading operational teams in an outdoor or arboricultural environment.
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety and risk management in field operations.
  
  
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
  
  
• DBS certificate (issued in the last 6 months) or willingness to undergo a new check.
  
  
• Willingness to undertake BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance.
  
  
• Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW+F).
  
  
• Windblown Trees certification (training can be provided).
  
  Benefits:
  
  
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
  
• Enhanced parental leave schemes.
  
  
• Personal and professional wellbeing support.
  
  
• Staff discounts on retail, fitness, travel, and more.
  
  
• Recognition schemes including monthly and annual awards.
  
  
• Two additional paid days to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
  
  
• Ongoing development opportunities through in-house training, apprenticeships, and mentoring.
  
  
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment committed to professional growth and social value.
  
  
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at every stage of life and career.
  
  This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency