The vacancy Are you an experienced Arborist looking for a hands-on role where your skills make a real difference? Join Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) and work with a supportive team to maintain, protect, and enhance trees, hedgerows, and shrubs across the West of England. What You'll Get: £35,190 per year with annual review Annual performance bonus Overtime - Paid evenings & weekends Company Van, mobile, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform £500/year for private medical, dental, gym, or insurance 27 days annual leave bank holidays, with buy/sell options Pension Employer contributions up to 10% Life assurance & wellbeing support for you and family Retail discounts & drinks card - £30/month on hot or cold drinks Flexible working options available What You'll Be Doing: Work under guidance of a Lead Arborist alongside a Junior Arborist Preserve, plant, prune, and fell trees, hedgerows, and shrubs Operate a range of tools and machinery safely (chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, aerial lifts) Respond to emergencies and maintain site safety Deliver high-quality, customer-focused arboriculture services Support team best practice and ensure compliance with regulations Why Join Us: Hands-on work with real impact in local communities Supported by a professional, inclusive, and safety-focused team Opportunities for career development and further training Collaborative and values-driven environment What We're Looking For: Experience & Skills: Proven experience as an Arborist or Tree Surgeon (pruning, felling, planting, maintaining tree health) Skilled in operating and maintaining arboricultural tools and machinery Knowledge of tree species, growth habits, and disease identification Strong health & safety awareness and ability to work at height Full UK driving licence and trailer entitlement Qualifications: City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra Level 3 in Arboriculture or Horticulture IPAF 3a, 3b, 1b (cherry picker/MEWP) CS30-CS40 chainsaw and pruning certifications NPTC chipper operations Other relevant arboriculture qualifications desirable Personal Qualities: Positive, proactive, and resilient approach Team player with excellent communication and organisational skills Committed to inclusive, high-quality customer service Willingness to undertake further training and professional development Other Requirements: Right to work in the UK Basic DBS check (arranged by us) Apply today or get in touch for a quick, informal chat-we're happy to talk through the role before you apply - recruitment@bromford.co.uk Join Bromford, part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), and become part of a leading housing provider delivering community-focused services across the Midlands and South West - all backed by the scale and ambition of the Bromford Flagship group. Please apply early, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Closing date: 1st April 2026. About us We're part of one of the biggest housing associations in the country, Bromford Flagship. As Bromford, our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. We provide over 47,000 homes in the West Midlands and West of England; we have relationships with more than 112,000 customers; we have a strong balance sheet and we plan to deliver 11,000 more homes by 2032. But we're only just getting started. Through place-based working, our people build progress from the ground up. You'll find us at the heart of the communities we serve, forging stronger neighbourhood relationships, reacting faster to shifting needs, and planning smarter. And we've created a thriving place of our own - giving brilliant people like you the tools and opportunities to build a future. With development that helps you grow in your role, build future-ready skills, and perform at your best. All within a vibrant and inclusive culture guided by our DNA (https://www.bromford.co.uk/careers/working-for-bromford/). We're a place for people determined to make a difference. Bromford. A place to make your own. Diversity Statement We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA community. Great Place To Work Certified Bromford have once again been certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 24 - Nov 25). The 2024 Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey highlighted that our employees believe we have an amazing company culture and that 91% of our employees were made to feel welcome when they joined us. We are also proud to have been named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women for two years running (2023 and 2024) demonstrating that all colleagues, regardless of gender, can thrive at Bromford.