Lead Climber/Team leader Wanted - Leeds

About the job

Arborist Jobs in Leeds, Yorkshire. 

Craggwood Tree Care is growing – and we’re looking for a skilled, motivated Team Leader / Lead Climber to join our professional team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading a team on-site, ensuring work is completed safely, to a high standard and to the customers satisfaction
• Carrying out all aspects of tree work including climbing, rigging, and ground operations
• Conducting on-site risk assessments and promoting safe working practices
• Liaising with clients when needed and representing Craggwood with professionalism
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff and apprentices

Preferred Skills

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a lead climber or team leader in arboriculture
• Confident in advanced climbing techniques and rigging
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively on-site
• NPTC/LANTRA qualifications (CS30, 31, 38, 39 essentials; 41 desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (towing experience)
• A positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for trees and the outdoors

Benefits Offered

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career development
• A friendly, respectful, and supportive working environment
• Modern, well-maintained equipment and PPE

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About the Company

Craggwood Tree Care

We are a team of professional tree surgeons based in north Leeds, West Yorkshire. We cover both commercial and domestic work and have a wide range of clients from civil engineering firms to golf courses, small houses to estates. Craggwood Tree Care has a passion for the tree care industry, Our aim is to offer highly effective solutions to all aspects of tree work at the most competitive prices. In an effort to be environmentally friendly, and sustainable, we always recommend replanting a tree after a removal where possible. As Arborists we are trained to the highest standards and certified by LANTRA and NPTC. Safety is paramount in our business and we carry £5 million of public liability cover, as well as carrying out a full site specific risk assessment on every job