Arborist

Wrexham
11 months ago
Applications closed

DM Recruitment are looking for an Arborist to work for our client located in Wrexham. The ideal candidate would have the qualifications below.

  • Unit 201 Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting Course

  • Unit 202 Felling of Trees up to 380cm in Diameter

  • Unit 203 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations

  • Unit 204 Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

  • Unit 309 Arboriculture dismantling techniques

  • CS 34/35 Servering of root-plates from windblown or individual uprooted trees using a chainsaw

  • Ipaf License

  • Electrical Qualifications

    Pay: £30,000 - £37,000 per annum

    Job Type: Perm, Temp - Perm

    Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday

  • 7:30am until 4:30pm

    Job Description:

  • Be able to work as a part of a team to undertake a wide range of arboriculture and tree maintains tasks

  • Be able to climb trees and work as a part of a team

  • Be able to work safely and in accordance with safe working practices

  • Ensure that all plant and machinery is used effectively

  • Work to industry standards and ensure that all steps are followed to ensure the safety of work colleagues and memebers of the public

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