Arboricultural Team Leader

Team Leader Jobs North Aston, South of England (United Kingdom) Full Time£32,000 - £35,000 (GBP)

About the job

We are looking for a full-time arboricultural team leader to join our dedicated team of arborists. The position would suit a highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual looking to further develop a career in arboriculture. Applicants need to have the ability to manage and organise a team of up to five members of staff at any one time and would need to be comfortable communicating with clients, ensuring a high standard of professionalism is always maintained.

Hours of work are 7.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will:

Have a minimum of 5 years in the industry
Have relevant NPTC qualifications (i.e: CS: 30, 31,32, 38, 39 and 41)
Have a MEWP ticket and a Traffic Management NWRSA
Be able to demonstrate safe and competent climbing and working practices
Have a certificate of competence in Brushwood Chipper Operations
Have a full UK driving licence and the ability to tow

Desirable:

LGV/HGV – C1 or C1 + E on a licence
An academic tree qualification
An NPTC aerial tree pruning CS40 ticket

Benefits Offered

At Nicholsons, we have a substantial benefits offer which includes: enhanced pension, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 26 days after 2 year's service, access to holiday cabins in Wales, Scotland and France for staff to use, training, Smart Health and family support, discounts in our Yurt Restaurant and Plant Centre and company socials. All uniform, PPE and tools are provided.

About the Company

Nicholsons

At our 23 acre site in the North Oxfordshire countryside and our offices in Corby, Northamptonshire and Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, Nicholsons specialise in environmental consultancy and contracting. With our teams of foresters, arborists, ecologists, garden designers, landscapers and retail, we offer clients a full range of services.

Established in 1979 we have retained our values of 'dedication', 'creativity' and 'passion for our planet' in everything we do. "Fun and rewarding" is what our arb team say about a career at Nicholsons.

Visit our website to discover what a career at Nicholsons could look like for you.