If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining green spaces, and want to play a key role in enhancing the UK's highway infrastructure, this is the opportunity for you.
Locations: Staffordshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas About the role As an Arborist, you'll be responsible for delivering safe and efficient tree work along highways, supporting a high-performing team and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
This is a long-term career opportunity with excellent prospects for growth and ongoing training.
Carry out tree surgery and vegetation management along highways Perform climbing operations and aerial rescue in line with safety standards Remove hazardous trees and maintain visibility for road signage Operate chainsaws and other specialist equipment from rope and harness Support Grounds Teams and assist with vegetation clearance Ensure all work meets health, safety, and environmental requirements Essential skills & qualifications: NPTC CS38 (Climb & Aerial Rescue), CS39 (Chainsaw from Rope & Harness) Aerial Rescue Certification CSCS IPAF – MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) NPTC Chainsaw: CS30, CS31a, CS31b MEWP Chainsaw: CS47 Highways Passport / ROLO (advantageous) Other relevant certifications welcome Preferred experience: Arborist Groundsman – 1 year Tree Surgeon / Climber – 1 year What they offer: Competitive salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum (based on experience and qualifications) Minimum 40 hours/week Night shifts (with night bonus) Full PPE and equipment provided Ongoing training and development, including industry certifications Supportive team culture focused on safety and sustainability Opportunities for career progression within a well-established company Guaranteed time off over Christmas About the Company Based in Staffordshire and operating nationwide, our client specialises in highway vegetation management, including precision tree work, large-scale grass cutting, seasonal maintenance, and full vegetation clearance.
Most operations (90%) take place at night, with occasional daytime work as required.