Norse TFM currently seek a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Arboricultural Team as a Climbing Arborist. Our team delivers arboricultural services across a broad portfolio of sites. If you are passionate about arboriculture, committed to delivering high standards of work, and looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking public sector organisation, we would welcome your application.

The role

As Arborist Climber, you will be involved in various types of tree works projects across both private and commercial sectors.

We currently undertake work in all types of settings so you would have to have a flexible approach to how you work as you could be working for Highways, Schools, Care homes, woodlands, nature reserves, Libraries, Fire stations, Hospitals.

We are committed to investing in our employees and offer clear opportunities for career progression. Additional training, industry-recognised qualifications, and development opportunities will be provided to support both your professional growth and the continued expansion of our service.

Your duties will include:

Undertake tree surgery and maintenance activities as directed by the Arboricultural Team Leader, Supervisor, or designated Site Supervisor.

Ensuring all Health & Safety is followed.

Maintain the highest standards of customer care and professionalism when interacting with members of the public, clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Safely operate and drive vehicles, plant, and equipment appropriate to the role and within the scope of relevant licences, training, and competency certifications.

Operate chainsaws, woodchippers, stump grinders, and associated arboricultural equipment safely and effectively.

Implement and maintain temporary traffic management arrangements in accordance with approved procedures and relevant legislation.

Assist with emergency call-out, storm response, and other urgent arboricultural operations when required.

Our Successful Candidate:

Qualifications

City & Guilds Level 2/3 Certificate in relevant disciplines.
NPTC/Lantra Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting (formerly CS30)
NPTC/Lantra Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (formerly CS31)
NPTC/Lantra Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue (formerly CS38)
NPTC/Lantra Aerial Cutting with a Chainsaw Using Free-Fall Techniques (formerly CS39)
NPTC MEWP qualification.
Full UK driving licence to meet travel requirements.
Working Knowledge of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 and associated requirements.

Skills/Experience

Experience working on highways, schools, parks, woodlands and other public assets.

Able to work independently or within a team.

Experience of operating chainsaws, woodchippers, stump grinders and associated arboricultural equipment.

Familiarity with BS3998: Tree Work Recommendations.

Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety procedures.

We offer:

Competitive Salary up to £37,481 per annum.

25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Company sickness scheme.

Company pension scheme.

Development and training opportunities.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate; payment will be met by the employer.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment, and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.