Experienced Tree Surgeon / Arborist Wanted - Gillingham, Dorset

About the job

We are looking for a competent Tree Surgeon to join our dedicated and loyal team. You will be undertaking all aspects of tree care. We are looking for an experienced candidate with a clear understanding of how an Arb team works together.

We expect excellent communication skills and professionalism within the team and with customers.

Your work will be varied, interesting and challenging. We prioritise safety and efficiency by investing in the latest machinery and infrastructure so mechanical knowledge and the ability to maintain tools and equipment is important. The ability to keep work vehicles and trailers well maintained would be essential.

Experience in overseeing a team and in site management would be welcomed.

A love for being outdoors is essential - We work outdoors all year round in all weathers as long as it is safe to do so.

Preferred Skills

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a wide range of arboricultural skills and knowledge, from risk assessments/method statements to tree identification.

Essential Requirements

• CSCS Level 1 Health & Safety Qualification or similar.
• Full clean UK driving licence preferably with B + E class entitlement
• First Aid + F qualification
• Appropriate NPTC qualifications or equivalent
• CS 30 / 20-03 -award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting
• CS31 / 20-04 – Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm
• Have relevant Arboricultural experience
• Experience in overseeing a team and site management
• A flexible attitude and prepared to work some very occasional weekends
• A reliable team player
• Mechanical knowledge with the ability to maintain tools and machinery
• Able to provide a high level of Customer Service
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of Health and Safety

Desired Skills, Qualifications & Qualities

• Equivalent qualification to Level 2 or 3 in Arboriculture
• CS38 / 20-13 - Award in Aerial Rescue & Access a Tree with a Rope & Harness

• NPTC or LANTRA Award Manually Fed Wood-chipper and Stump Grinder
• Climbing experience - competently climb and prune trees and knowledge of dismantling operations

• NRSWA Street Works Card (Signing, lighting and guarding)
• CV & references

Benefits Offered

In return we offer the opportunity for learning, personal development and training, a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience and regular pay and performance reviews. We also offer 28 days annual leave, company contribution pension scheme, all PPE, equipment and uniform will be provided. Private Health Insurance is available on successful completion of probationary period.

We are committed to the best and most efficient working practices and invest in the latest equipment, machinery and infrastructure and innovative methods of working.

We have a prestigious client list and work within beautiful treescapes and have the opportunity to leave a positive legacy on the landscape.

Contracted working hours are 40 hours per week, generally Mon - Fri between 0730 and 1630. Overtime/weekend working is sometimes available.

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About the Company

David Harness Tree Management

David Harness Tree Management was set up in 2005. We have become a trusted tree management service with an esteemed loyal customer base which continues to grow from recommendation. We aim to provide a high quality, ethical and professional service to diligent tree owners and have a strong set of core company values that we operate by.