Arborist wanted - Grantham

About the job

We are looking for an experienced full-time arborist.

We are a growing company and are in need of a competent Arborist to join our team. This could be a experienced climber or a competent climber rescue groundsman. We are able to be flexible with job role/duties for the right candidate. 

The successful candidate would be working in a team of 2 or 3 arborists on a variety of arboricultural jobs in residential, commercial, forestry and public environments.

We work in Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, however some projects take us further a field. 

We strive for professionalism. It is important the candidate has good knowledge, skills and experience in all aspects of tree surgery. 

Our work is often on recommendation, with many repeat customers, so having excellent communication skills and customer service is essential for us.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, takes safety into consideration in all aspects of their work, takes great pride in their work and is able to work well in a team environment.

Full time 40 hr week

Overtime, when available

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

May be required to work weekends occasionally

PPE uniform and equipment provided

Individual training and development plans

Pay dependent on experience.

Please contact us with your CV by clicking the apply button below.

Will and Kate Simpson

Preferred Skills

Technical competences should include but not be limited to:

CS30 - Cross-cutting and Maintenance of Chainsaws

CS31 – Fell Small Trees up to 380mm

CS38 - Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

CS39 - Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-fall Technique

IPAF - 1B 

A clean driving licence (trailer licence is desirable)

Other relevant qualifications would also be desirable such as CSCS, first aid training, Stump grinder, NPORS tractor driving or excavator training.

Personal skills required:

Good communication

Creative thinking/ problem solving

Positive team player

Good time management

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About the Company

Simpson Arboriculture Ltd

Simpson Arboriculture is a friendly, professional and expanding business based in Ancaster, Lincolnshire owned and run since 2006 by Will Simpson. With over 16 years experience of arboriculture, we are able to offer an expert and comprehensive service for all aspects of tree management. Our services are carried out in East Midlands and East Anglian areas, but do work further afield across the UK at times. We are fortunate enough to have a large customer base ranging from construction companies, land management companies, local councils, households, schools and churches. In recent years we have expanded our services to provide site clearance and forestry work. We are also proud to have achieved the ARB Approved Contractor accreditation along side other accreditations.

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