Arborist Flagship Services · Arborist Services · Mobile - Samphire Homes

Flagship Housing Group

Bury St Edmunds

11 months ago

Applications closed

We are pleased to share an opportunity for four experienced Arborists to join our Arboriculture Services Team, coveringThetford and Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas.

This role will see you carrying out justified tree works, reducing any risk and maintaining the good health and physiology of Flagship's Urban Forest.

You will have previous experience in a similar role and have used related machinery to carry out your role effectively and safely at all times.

If you feel you have the right professional and caring attitude, hold relevant tree climbing certificates, NPTC/Lantra up to aerial chainsaw, IPAF, FA+F, we would love to hear from you.

Please see thePart I Playfor more details of duties, responsibilities, and candidate requirements/experience.

We offer anonymised shortlisting; any identifying personal details will be hidden. We ask that if you wish to remain anonymous, you ensure that you don't include identifying features in your free text responses or attachments.

Applications may be reviewed, and candidates invited to interview ahead of the close date.

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