Tree Surveyor Wanted - South East England
About the job
Tree Surveyor
South-East England
GRISTWOOD & TOMS LTD
Founded in 1974 Gristwood & Toms has grown into one of the largest and best equipped arboricultural companies in the UK. Employing over 150 staff, we pride ourselves in having sufficient resources and expertise to provide a comprehensive arboricultural service to all sectors regardless of scale.
Come and join one of the country’s leading Arboricultural and Tree Surveying companies.
The Role: A brilliant opportunity for a Tree Surveyor to join our great team of Professional Arboriculturalist’s and Consultants. We are keen on continuous professional development and will help with training and career progression.
Duties Include but not limited to:
- Undertake the surveying and re-surveying of trees in highways, public open spaces, allotments, woodlands etc. using handheld data capture devices.
- Draft basic tree reports and tree works specifications
- Work across the Gristwood and Toms area of operations which may require overnight stays which are paid for including breakfast and evening meal.
- Provide support to Gristwood and Toms Consultants and Operations Managers as required
- The role reports to the Surveying Manager Simon Rogers.
Preferred Skills
Applicants must:
- Be highly motivated and able to work at an extremely high standard
- Be qualified in Lantra Professional Tree Inspection with tree surveying experience using software such as Ezytreev and Arbortrack
- Have good written and oral communications skills
- Have a sound knowledge of tree pests, diseases and disorders
- Able to identify tree species commonly occurring in the urban environment
- Have a good understanding of BS 3998:2010 and tree work specifications
- Have a full driving licence
Benefits Offered
Remuneration package dependant on qualifications and experience.
20 days holiday plus bank holidays, a company vehicle & phone and the opportunity for overtime at higher rates of pay.
In return we offer a friendly environment and team atmosphere along with progression opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please send CVs to Joan Young, Gristwood and Toms, Harris Lane, Shenley, Herts. WD7 9EG
Email joan.young@gristwoodandtoms.co.uk
For further information please contact Simon Rogers on 07795 361089
About the Company
Gristwood & Toms Ltd
Gristwood and Toms Ltd. have recently undergone a major review of staff earnings. We studied available salary trends within our sector, comparing these with the ‘real time’ achievable averages of our own pay structures. We also considered the differences affecting earning potential due to variation of contractual rates in London and the South East. This study has guided a significant change to the day rates we are able to pay across all levels of competence, along with a notable revision to the percentage allocations to certain contract areas. This ensures a greater opportunity for our teams to achieve or exceed their revised day rates. We are confident that our new pay structures, first class working conditions and unrivalled investment in our staff, equipment, and facilities, makes Gristwood and Toms Ltd. the leading UK employer in our industry. Come and join one of the country’s leading and progressive arboricultural companies. Founded in 1974 Gristwood & Toms has grown in to one of the largest and best equipped arboricultural companies in the UK. Employing over 170 staff, we pride ourselves in having sufficient resources and expertise to provide a comprehensive arboricultural service to all sectors regardless of scale.