£30,000 - £50,000 + Night Shift Bonus
Staffordshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas
Looking for a change?
If you're tired of unreliable work, poor equipment, or employers making promises they never keep, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
We're recruiting experienced Tree Surgeons and Climbing Arborists to join our clients' growing highways vegetation team. The work is varied, well organised and carried out on major highway networks across the UK.
With 90% of the work carried out at night, you'll benefit from quieter working environments, additional shift bonuses and consistent year-round work.
What's In It For You?
£30,000 - £50,000 salary depending on experience
Additional night shift bonus
Minimum 40 hours every week
Full PPE and specialist equipment provided
Ongoing training and paid industry qualifications
Career progression opportunities
Interesting highways and infrastructure projects
Guaranteed time off at Christmas
Long-term, stable work with a growing company
What You'll Be Doing
Tree felling and dismantling
Climbing and aerial operations
Aerial rescue duties
Chainsaw operation from rope and harness
Hazardous tree removal
Highway vegetation management
Maintaining sightlines around road signs and infrastructure
Working safely as part of a professional team
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with:
Experienced Tree Surgeons
Climbing Arborists
Arborist Climbers
Groundsmen looking to progress into climbing roles
Whether your experience comes from highways, utilities, rail, forestry or domestic arboriculture, we'd like to hear from you.
Preferred Qualifications
NPTC CS30/31
NPTC CS38 (Climb & Aerial Rescue)
NPTC CS39 (Chainsaw from Rope & Harness)
Aerial Rescue Certification
CS47 / Chainsaw from MEWP
IPAF / MEWP
Highways Passport, ROLO or other industry tickets are beneficial but not essential.
About the Company
Our clients are a specialist highways vegetation management contractor delivering projects nationwide. Our teams carry out tree surgery, hazardous tree removal, vegetation clearance, grass cutting and seasonal maintenance on some of the UK's busiest road networks.
We're investing in people, equipment and training, and we're looking for hardworking arborists who want to build a long-term career with us.
Apply now and turn your tickets and experience into a rewarding career with genuine earning potential.
No nonsense. Good kit. Guaranteed hours. Plenty of overtime.
How to apply
eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the hiring company. By applying, your CV will be reviewed and forwarded to the hiring manager responsible for this vacancy.
You must currently reside in and have the right to work in the UK and live within a reasonable commute to the role. Please ensure your CV includes your location and contact details, otherwise you may not be considered. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
We look forward to receiving your application
Salary description
£30000.00 - £50000.00 per year