Qualified Arborist

Location: Waltham Abbey

Salary: up to 35K depending on experience

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader providing arboricultural services to

private and public sector businesses.

Arboriculture carries out a wide range of tree-related works for domestic, commercial & public

sector clients, throughout London and the South East. We are looking for staff to join our

arboriculture teams based in Waltham Abbey.

Services offered in this region include woodland and estate management, vegetation management,

fencing, tree surgery, forestry and environmental engineering projects.

Our depot currently employs 8 qualified and experienced full-time arborists and 2 full-time

trainee/apprentice arborists. Working from 7 am - 4.30 pm 5 days per week. Regular paid overtime

is also available outside of these hours.

Our arborists benefit from a vast array of tools and equipment, from high-end timberwolf chippers,

Husqvarna and Stihl handheld equipment including battery equivalent tools, Mobile Elevated

Platforms, remote-controlled stump grinders and 3.5t - 7.5t arb spec vehicles.

The Opportunity

Permanent contract with the opportunity to build and develop a career over the long term as we are

keen to build team resilience.

Good opportunities for overtime earnings.

Ongoing refresher training

Tailored training and development programmes

A Glimpse of the Role

• Reporting to the Team Leader, the post holder’s key responsibility shall be climbing

arboricultural duties, including tree pruning, dismantling and felling.

• Day-to-day tasks include:

• Off-ground arboricultural skills: branch removal with power saws and hand tools as required,

the ability to perform aerial rescue;

• On-ground arboricultural skills: tree felling with power saws and hand tools, brushwood

chipping, traffic management, respect for Health and Safety, work site organisation;

• Assist colleagues in their work, for example the complex breakdown of a tree’s crown and

the dismantling of the stem;

• Undertake basic arboriculture operations with appropriate regard for third party property,

for example taking due care and attention when working adjacent to walls, fences,

greenhouses, shed roofs etc;

• Undertake activities utilising underpinning knowledge, for example interpretation of plans,

site preparation and management;

• Operate a range of machinery, including power tools and light plant such as stump grinding

or brushwood chipping machinery;

• Drive company vehicles as required;

• Ensure that the principles of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are adhered to at all

times, for personal safety and that of colleagues and the general public;

• Carry out routine maintenance.

A skilled Arborist would be required to demonstrate that he/she had received adequate training and

had obtained a relevant certificate or national competence award to use a saw in a tree, and to

demonstrate a sound understanding of the arboricultural business. The arborist will be able to

produce certificates of competence in relevant subjects, as issued by the NPTC, or other such bodies.

A sample of suitable NPTC units is given below:

• 01 Climb Trees

• 02 Perform Aerial Rescue

• CS30 Maintain and Operate a Chainsaw

• CS31 Fell Small Trees

• CS39 Use a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

• CS40 Carry out Pruning Operations

• CS41 Undertake Sectional Felling

• CS47 Use of Chainsaw from a MEWP

• First Aid Appointed Person

• Risk Assessment

• Roads and Street Works Act Units 1 & 2

The Qualified Person

• The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and

experience of Arboriculture, ideally associated within the industry.

• A high level of initiative and forward thinking attitude;

• Flexible approach to duties;

• An enthusiastic approach;

• A clear identification with the requirements of the company's customers.

What we can offer you?

− Sector competitive salary

− Generous annual leave up to 22 days

− Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

− Employee health cash plan

− Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards,

cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending

− Cycle to Work scheme

− Pension Scheme

− Company sick pay

− Career progression

− Training and development

− Full top end PPE and uniform

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Develop and maintain work schedules on an annual, monthly, weekly, and daily basis. Ensure all tasks are prioritized, completed on time, and meet quality standards. Training and Toolbox Talks

Conduct regular training sessions and toolbox talks to educate team members on safety protocols, task requirements, and best practices for grounds maintenance. Quality Assurance and Inspections

Audit and inspect completed work to ensure it meets specified standards. Manage any additional tasks beyond scheduled maintenance, making sure quality and timeliness are maintained. Stakeholder and Client Communication Act as a liaison between the team and various stakeholders, including clients, customers, and housing officers. Handle queries and provide regular updates on project progress. Health, Safety, and Compliance

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- Strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt communication style to different individuals

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