Experienced Climber Arborist Wanted - Derbyshire

About the job

Are you an experienced arborist looking to join a supportive, high-quality team where every day is a chance to make a real difference? At Thompson Tree Services, we’re not just about trees—we’re about cultivating a better environment and an even better workplace. We're on the lookout for a dedicated, skilled arborist to undertake a range of arboricultural operations, maintain exceptional standards, and support our team in the provision of our services.

At Thompson Tree Services, we believe in doing more than just getting the job done. Our work and our team culture are built on our core values, and we’re looking for someone who will thrive in this environment:

• Be Safe: Demonstrate safe working practices and prioritise safety always.
• Be Nice: Treat all team members, clients, and partners with respect.
• Better than Yesterday: Show a commitment to personal growth and improvement.
• In It Together: Support team efforts and go the extra mile.
• Care for the Environment: Follow environmental policies to protect and respect natural surroundings.

Preferred Skills

Essential minimum NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 or updated equivalent. Experience desirable 3 or more years climbing experience. (Level 3) NPTC CS32, CS41, CS40, Full UK driving license. CSCS site safety card, NRSWA Street works card, First aid (EFAW+F).

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive salary
• Potential career progression
• A large range of modern mechanised arb plant and machinery
• Health care scheme, includes dentist, opticians, physio, chiropractor and more
• Discount scheme for personal social activities
• Fantastic team
• Staff welfare facilities and drying room
• Regular staff social outings
• Ongoing training (CPD)
• Quality P.P.E
• 28 days holidays (including bank holidays) +1 extra holiday every year of service.

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About the Company

Thompson Tree Services (Midlands) Ltd

We are Thompsons Group, and we have 3 main service lines which are: Thompson Tree Services – providing arboricultural contracting and vegetation management. Thompson Consultancy – which brings together arboricultural and ecological surveys and consultancy. Thompson Environment – providing soft landscaping services such as tree planting and fencing.

We provide professional, high quality tree care and vegetation management services across all industry sectors to customers across the Midlands, surrounding regions and Nationwide. We aim to provide consistent, exemplary service to our customers; to attract, develop and retain the best arboricultural team; and to drive intelligent growth through innovation and investment. We operate management systems that satisfy the requirements of ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018. We are accredited by the Arboricultural Association as Approved Contractors for both amenity and utility arboriculture. We are also RISQS audited for Sentinel and IMR, Achilles UDVB Registered and SafeContractor and Constructionline Gold accredited.

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