Arborist / Tree Surgeon – Big Trees, Technical Work & Lead Climber Progression
Want to spend more time climbing bigger trees and less time doing routine work from the ground?
Branchwalkers Tree Surgery is looking for a qualified Arborist/Tree Surgeon who wants to push their climbing ability, gain experience on more demanding tree work and develop towards Lead Climber/Team Leader level.
A large proportion of our current workload involves large tree works, ash dieback removals and dangerous trees. That means regular opportunities to work on bigger dismantles, challenging removals and jobs that will genuinely develop you as a climber.
If you've got your climbing tickets and the fundamentals are there, but you want the opportunity to tackle bigger trees, more technical work and increasingly challenging climbs, this could be a very good next move.
The role
You'll work alongside experienced Lead Climbers and Team Leaders across a varied programme of arboricultural work throughout the South East.
You'll be encouraged to get involved, climb and progress. As your ability and confidence develop, you'll take on increasingly challenging sections of work rather than remaining someone's second climber indefinitely.
The current workload provides particularly strong exposure to large tree removals, ash dieback and dangerous tree work, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to sharpen their climbing, dismantling and decision-making skills.
The longer-term opportunity is equally important. Branchwalkers is planning for the future and wants to develop its next Lead Climbers and Team Leaders from within the business.
What you'll get stuck into
- Large tree removals and sectional dismantles
- Ash dieback and dangerous tree work
- Challenging climbs that develop your ability and confidence
- Aerial pruning, reductions and removals
- Working alongside experienced climbers on more technical jobs
- Increasing responsibility in the tree as your ability develops
- Commercial, domestic, utility and infrastructure projects
- Use of professional arboricultural machinery and equipment
- The opportunity to develop towards Lead Climber and Team Leader level
Why join Branchwalkers?
Better climbing experience
The workload gives you exposure to the type of trees and removals that can quickly develop your technical ability.
Proper progression
This isn't progression dangled as a future possibility. Branchwalkers needs to develop its next Lead Climbers and Team Leaders as the business grows.
More responsibility as you improve
Show that you're capable and you'll be given the opportunity to take on bigger climbs and more challenging work.
Varied, interesting jobs
From large dismantles and dangerous trees to commercial and utility work, there's plenty of variety beyond everyday pruning and maintenance.
Become a better climber
Ultimately, that's one of the biggest reasons to consider the role. You'll be working in an environment where the volume and type of tree work gives you the opportunity to progress quickly.
What we're looking for
- Qualified climber - CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39
- Full UK driving licence
- Someone keen to progress towards Team Leader/Lead Climber level
- Strong approach to health and safety
- Reliable, hardworking and a good team player
What's on offer
- £32,000 - £37,000 per year
- Performance bonuses
- Clear progression into a more senior role
- Training and development opportunities
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
About Branchwalkers
Branchwalkers Tree Surgery has more than 10 years' experience delivering professional arboricultural services across the South East.
The company works across commercial, domestic and utility contracts and is Safe Contractor Approved, combining professional standards with the feel of a growing business where good people have the opportunity to progress.
If you're ambitious, enjoy being in the tree and want bigger, more challenging work that will genuinely develop you as a climber, we'd like to hear from you.
