Tree Surgeon - Team Leader

Chappell Enterprises UK • 1 • Hassocks • 7h ago

At A Glance
• Job Title: Team Leader Arborist
• Location: Haywards Heath / Hassocks
• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Job Type: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 16:30
• Start Date: ASAP
• Sector: Arboriculture
• Key Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence and CS38 qualification

Please note - A full UK Driving Licence and CS38 qualification are required for you to be considered for this position.

Are you an experienced arborist with a passion for leading teams and delivering exceptional tree care services? Do you excel in a hands-on role where you can ensure safety, efficiency, and high standards? Chappell Enterprises UK is recruiting on behalf of our client, a dynamic and expanding company in the arboricultural industry. They are seeking a dedicated and proactive Team Leader Arborist to join their team.

About Our Client:
Our client, a Safe Contractor Approved business, operates across the South East, providing top-tier arboricultural services in the Commercial, Domestic, Rail, and Utility sectors. With over a decade of industry experience, they are known for their reliability, honesty, and hardworking ethos.

About the Role:
As a Team Leader Arborist, you will manage on-site operations and lead a small team in delivering a variety of arboricultural works. Based out of the Chichester depot, this role involves supervising and ensuring the safety and efficiency of all tree care activities.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise and lead a team on-site, ensuring work is carried out safely and to a high standard.
• Oversee site operations, including rigging, felling, chipping, and general tree maintenance.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and ensure compliance with all safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Maintain and manage tools, vehicles, and equipment on site.
• Communicate with management and clients as needed.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.

Requirements:
Essential:
• Proven experience in arboriculture (as a climber or groundsman).
• Minimum qualifications: NPTC CS30, CS31, and CS38.
• Strong understanding of health and safety in tree work.
• Leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:
• CS39, UA1, UA2.1–2.3, MEWP (IPAF) qualifications.
• Experience working on contracts for SSE and/or National Grid.
• Background in utility, rail, or commercial arboriculture.

Why Join our Client?
• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle provided
• Comprehensive training plan with support for further qualifications.
• Regular team events and socials, fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Clear pathways for career progression.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.

To Apply
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

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