Arboricultural Team Leader Wanted - Belbroughton

About the job

Tree Surgery jobs in Worcestershire

We are offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join us as we look to expand our existing teams. We are looking for a highly motivated, methodical & skilled tree surgeon that can lead a team. They must be passionate about delivering high standards of work and have good customer relations. The correct candidate must have excellent arboricultural and health and safety knowledge and experience.

What you will be doing:

• Liaising with clients on site and representing Westside Forestry Ltd with professionalism.
• Using full safety and climbing equipment in an approved manner and in accordance with current safety guidelines and industry best practice.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment safely and in an effective manner.
• Leading a small team on-site to ensure work is completed safely, to a high standard and to the customers satisfaction.
• Conducting on-site risk assessments and promoting safe working practices.
• Providing an effective response to scheduled and ad hoc tree works that will vary on a day-to-day basis.
• Carrying out all aspects of tree work including climbing, rigging and ground operations.
• Organising, supporting and mentoring other staff members.
• Completing all relevant documentation and records (handwritten and electronic) in a timely and comprehensive manner in line with agreed policies and procedures.

We also have ground staff roles available, please see our separate arbjobs advert for these positions. If you'd like more information on either post please contact us directly via the apply button below, thank you. 

Preferred Skills

Essential

• At least 3 years proven experience within tree surgery industry.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• All relevant NPTC qualifications (CS30, 31, 38,39).
• Be able to lead a team and bring the best out of them.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Efficient organiser and good time management.
• Have a strong work ethic & be able to lead by example.
• Able to adapt to situations as they change and take a lead role.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• CS41 (Rigging).
• MEWP (IPAF).
• Chipper.
• First Aid + Forestry.
• HGV.
• CSCS.
• Signing, Lighting & Guarding.
• DBS for works in Schools etc.

We always finish on time. Saturday overtime is offered at an enhanced rate of pay but there is no pressure to do this.

Happy to offer a paid trial day to anyone who would like to see what we are about.

Apply now with your CV.

Benefits Offered

• Excellent Pay and opportunity for progression (CPD).
• Monday-Friday - 40 hours working week.
• A diverse range of work.
• Modern, safe, and well-maintained equipment, including: MEWPS, Excavators, Lorry mounted Loader cranes and Compact articulated wheel loader (Avant).
• Modern climbing gear.
• Communication headsets provided.
• A company that genuinely values safety, efficiency and teamwork.
• Easy access to our depot as located just off Junction 4 of the M5.
• 28 Paid holiday days (Including bank holidays).
• Pension scheme.
• Full PPE, wet weather waterproofs and company uniform. 
• Free on-site parking.

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About the Company

Westside Forestry Ltd

Westside Forestry Limited is a family run business with a proven track record providing all aspects of tree work since 1976 and has accreditations with SafeContractor, CHAS, SMAS etc . Customers include an approximate 60-40% split in terms of commercial to residential clients, including Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, Schools, Social Landlords, National House Builders and Estate Management Companies.