Lead Climber / Arborist / Tree Surgeon
Experienced Lead Climber / Arborist / Tree Surgeon required for arboriculture and utility-based tree surgery, delivering safe, compliant tree works across highways, commercial and public sector environments. Ideal for a skilled climber confident in utilities and infrastructure settings.
Arboricultural Operative, Utility Tree Surgeon, Vegetation Management Operative, Climbing Arborist
SALARY: £130 - 150 per Day (depending on experience)
You will be required to attend the Fareham Depot and will travel to construction sites within the region
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
Due to continued growth, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Lead Climber / Arborist / Tree Surgeon to join a professional arboriculture contractor supporting utilities, highways and commercial environments.
As a Lead Climber / Arborist / Tree Surgeon you will deliver high-quality tree surgery and vegetation management services, including climbing operations and work near overhead and underground assets. The Team Leading Climber (Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber) will play a key role in ensuring safety, compliance and excellent service delivery across each project.
Working within a skilled team, you will undertake and lead arboricultural works in line with industry standards, health and safety regulations and client specifications, maintaining the highest levels of workmanship at all times.
Your duties as the Lead Climber / Arborist / Tree Surgeon include:
Tree Surgery Operations: Lead and carry out climbing and aerial tree work including pruning, felling and dismantling
Utilities Work: Undertake arboricultural works near overhead and underground assets in line with safety regulations
Site Supervision: Lead and support team members on site, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently
Health and Safety Compliance: Follow industry standards, risk assessments and site procedures at all times
Equipment Operation: Use chainsaws and specialist arboricultural equipment in accordance with certification
Traffic and Site Management: Represent the organisation professionally when working with local authorities and commercial clients
Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail on all projects
Previous experience in a lead climbing role for arboriculture including climbing and aerial rescue
SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme)
Utilities experience working near overhead or underground assets
CS30/31 and CS38/39 chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, felling, climbing and aerial rescue certification
UA1 (Basic Electrical Knowledge and Awareness) and relevant UA2 qualifications
Full UK driving licence
Strong understanding of health and safety and compliance within tree surgery environments
Commercial crown reduction and local authority experience
~ Emergency First Aid at Work plus Forestry
~ CSCS card
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