The vacancy About the role Contract : Permanent Hours : 40 hours per week Location(s) : Wolverhampton and surrounding areas Are you working in landscaping or grounds maintenance and ready to take the next step in your career? We're offering a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and progress into the specialist field of arboriculture as a Junior Tree Surgeon. In this hands-on role, you'll work under the guidance of a Lead Arborist and alongside other experienced professionals to preserve, plant, protect, prune, and fell trees, hedgerows, and shrubs to the highest standards. You'll help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work that delivers excellent value and outstanding customer satisfaction. This is a development role-we'll support you every step of the way with structured training, mentoring, and full funding to achieve your professional tree surgery qualifications. Join Bromford, part of BromfordFlagship, 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 BromfordFlagship group. We're looking for someone who: Has experience in landscaping, horticulture, or grounds maintenance and is ready to take their career further. Enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in doing a great job, safely and efficiently. Is proactive, reliable, and keen to learn from experienced arborists. Can work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Has a positive attitude and is motivated to build a long-term career in tree surgery. You'll be involved in: Assisting with tree removals, pruning, planting, and site maintenance. Supporting with traffic management and ensuring safe, tidy work areas. Maintaining tools, equipment, and PPE to a high standard. Following health and safety regulations at all times. Development and Qualifications We'll fully support you in developing your career through: On-the-job training and mentoring from qualified arborists. Funded industry-recognised qualifications, including: CS30 (Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting) CS31 (Felling small trees) NPTC Chipper Operations NPTC Safe Use of Stump Grinders Forestry First Aid Additional Requirements A full UK driving licence. A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in arboriculture. The ability to stay calm and effective in emergency or reactive situations. Willingness to undertake further training and qualifications as required. A valid DBS check (provided by us). You'll be joining a supportive team that values your growth and development. We'll give you the training, guidance, and confidence to become a skilled arborist-helping you turn your existing experience into a thriving, long-term career. If you're passionate about working outdoors, developing new skills, and contributing to the health and beauty of our green spaces, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits Package: Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per year, with an annual salary review Performance Bonus: Based on individual and company-wide targets Overtime: Paid opportunities available regularly on the evenings and weekends Flexible Working: We're happy to explore options if this is important to you Company-provided equipment: Van, mobile phone, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform for business use Personal benefits fund: £500 annual allowance for benefits such as private medical insurance, dental treatment, critical illness cover, or gym membership Annual leave: 27 days per year, plus bank holidays, with an option to buy or sell up to 5 days Pension options: Choose from two pension schemes, with employer contributions of up to 10% Life Assurance Wellbeing Support - not just for you, but also for your partner, children, parents, and siblings. Plus, access to a free app with virtual GP services and mental health resources. Retail discounts: Save money on shopping, clothing, electronics, and more Drinks card providing up to £30 per month for hot or cold drinks while working ( pro rata for part-time colleagues ) Family Leave - supporting colleagues with parental and dependant responsibilities, including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental, dependent care, and carers' leave. At Bromford, we're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, thanks to our inclusive, values-driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career. Closing date: 30th October 2025 We recommend applying early, as we may close this vacancy sooner if we receive a high number of applications. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Natalie Sayer, Resourcing and Talent Specialist, at Natalie.sayer@bromford.co.uk. choosehousing aplacetomakeyourown Juniorarborist Juniortreesurgeon TreeCare TreeManagement Horticulture UrbanForestry Arboriculture TreeMaintenance Landscaping TreeRemoval TreeWork 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.