Tree surgeon

Tree Surgeon Immediate Start Available Location: Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA Pay Rate: £18.36 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:15am 3:30pm Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Start Date: Immediate Start Available About the Role Quest Employment is recruiting on behalf of a leading local authority for an experienced Tree Officer to join their Forestry and Arboriculture team based in Glenfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable arboriculture professional looking for a long-term position with regular weekday hours. You'll play an important role in managing and protecting tree assets across Leicestershire, supporting environmental projects, woodland management, and community tree planting initiatives. Key Responsibilities Managing and inspecting tree assets across the local authority area Conducting tree surveys, inspections, and risk assessments Providing arboricultural advice and recommendations Supporting woodland management and conservation projects Assisting with tree planting schemes and environmental initiatives Monitoring tree health, maintenance, and contractor performance Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and safety standards Responding to enquiries relating to trees and arboriculture matters Maintaining accurate records and reports What We're Looking For ? Previous experience within arboriculture, forestry, or tree management ? Strong knowledge of tree species, health, and maintenance practices ? Experience carrying out inspections and risk assessments ? Excellent communication and organisational skills ? Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively ? Full UK Driving Licence (preferred) Pay & Benefits £18.36 per hour Weekly pay Full-time ongoing work Monday to Friday working hours Temp-to-perm opportunity Training and development opportunities Work on environmental and community-focused projects Dedicated support from the Quest Employment team Apply Today If you're an experienced Tree Surgeon, Arborist, Forestry Officer, or Arboriculture Professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. ?? Contact the Quest Employment Northampton Branch for more information or apply today for an immediate start.