Arborist/Tree Surgeon

Forest Farm Tree Services was established in 1990. We are a small to medium sized family run business with around 20 employees. We have also recently become an ARB approved contractor. We're located in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire - close to junction 28 of the M1.

We pride ourselves on our strong ethos surrounding quality, safety, efficiency and experience. We are committed to working to the highest quality which has seen us become one of the largest and longest established arboricultural companies in the East Midlands.

We use a vast array of equipment which allows us to undertake any task required; no matter how large or technical, in the safest possible manner. Alongside this we have several full-time highly trained arboricultural teams, working for a large portfolio of mainly commercial, local authority and domestic clients.

We are able to offer our staff a real career, with progression opportunities. The work that we carry out is varied, offering our customers the highest quality service throughout all aspects of arboriculture, from consultancy to tree pruning.

About the Job:

We are looking for Arborist climbers of all levels and experience to join our existing teams and help the progression of the company to ensure we remain at the forefront of arboriculture in the East Midlands.

Tasks that applicants will be required to carry out:

• To perform aerial Arboricultural works in line with the recommendations set out within BS3998, whilst ensuring that company and third party property is not damaged.
• An ability to follow strict health and safety procedures during the undertaking of their work.
• To work within different teams, ensuring that good working relationships are formed for the benefit of all individuals. We will not tolerate anyone who feels they are above other members of a team. The work which we carry out is mentally and physically tiring and therefore all members of our teams need to be able to work together efficiently.
• To complete a very varied workload, from large dismantles and crown reductions to stump grinding and tree planting, ensuring that a very high standard of work is maintained throughout all tasks.
• To be responsible for maintaining and checking company equipment.
• To be able to liaise and converse with members of the public and communicate effectively with company management.

Expected requirements:

• You will be required to work 40hrs/week with overtime and weekend work often required as and when operational pressure dictates.
• You must be self-motivated, reliable and possess a positive attitude towards work and your professional development.
• You will be a problem solver and understand the challenges this job can sometimes present.
• The ideal candidate must share similar values to those that we hold as a company.
• An ability to co-operate with others in a team scenario ensuring that safety and work quality is maintained to the highest level.
• Practice tree knowledge with NPTC units CS 30-31 / CS 38 and 39
• IPAF is preferred but not essential.
• All PPE and work uniform will be provided and should be worn at all times.
• Emergency first aid at work, experience and understanding of health and safety procedures and equipment inspection procedures.

In return we can offer:

• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression
• We offer a very competitive salary which will be dependent on qualifications, experience and ability.
• Paid overtime and weekend work at increased rates.
• Company Pension
• Company social events.
• Onsite parking

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Tree Surgery: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person