Arborist

Windsor

9 months ago

Applications closed

We are currently expanding our tree surgery teams and are seeking motivated and experienced Arborists / Team Leaders to join our offices in either Windsor or Letchworth. Working for a successful and expanding rural and environmental contracting company, no day is the same!

Key Responsibilities:

Performing aerial tree surgery operations
Providing aerial rescue support for the team
Using and maintaining modern equipment to carry out arboriculture duties
Liaising with clients on site
Working on new and existing contracts
Following Health & Safety procedures
Maintaining personal climbing equipment and inspection records
Conducting vehicle inspections and other weekly checks

What we need from you:

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Experience in arboriculture
Reliability and punctuality
Professionalism and safety consciousness
Respectfulness and accountability
Effective communication and ability to follow instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 - Chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 - Felling small trees up to 380mm
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 - Tree climbing and aerial rescue
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 - Using a chainsaw from a rope and harness
Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

We offer over 25 company benefits, including:

Enhanced annual leave with each year of service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus bank holidays
Company sick pay
Continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
In-house competitions
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing support

If you are passionate about arboriculture and looking for a dynamic and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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