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. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Arboricultural Operative, Utility Tree Surgeon, Vegetation Management Operative, Climbing Arborist SALARY: £130 - 150 per Day (depending on experience) LOCATION: You will be required to attend the Fareham Depot and will travel to construction sites within the region JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW 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. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES 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: Implement signing, lighting and guarding where required Client Liaison: 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 CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL 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 Reliable, self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team DESIRABLE Commercial crown reduction and local authority experience MEWP accreditation Emergency First Aid at Work plus Forestry Chapter 8 signing, lighting and guarding CSCS card HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14440 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ