Arborist | South Tyneside

About the job

Arborist | South Tyneside

Full Time / 40 hours

Glendale are seeking a qualified and motivated Arborist to join and lead our skilled Arborist team in  South Tyneside

And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, the green services division of Parkwood Holdings Plc, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, and Horticultural Weekly’s Arboricultural Contractor of the Year is one of the largest arboricultural suppliers in the UK. Winner of the 2025 Supreme Award and 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Award Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year. We offer job security and the flexibility to be able to offer work permanently 5 days a week, with regular paid overtime also available. 

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment. 

Who are you?

• Flexible and reliable with a thorough, proven knowledge of all aspects of tree work: ground and aerial

• Possessing a positive attitude towards Health & Safety regulations

• It is essential the candidate holds the relevant industry qualifications such as NPTC certificates: 201(CS30), 202(CS31), 206/306(CS38) 308(CS39). Possession of a valid CSCS card would be an advantage. 

• A full U.K. driving licence is required, preferably with trailer towing up to 3,500kg.

• We are willing to pay towards these qualifications for the right candidate.

A Glimpse into the Role Awaiting You

Glendale arboriculture carries out a wide range of tree-related works for domestic, commercial & public sector clients. Services offered in this region include woodland and estates management, vegetation management, fencing, tree surgery, forestry and environmental engineering projects.

• Our arborists benefit from access to high quality tools and equipment, from high-end timberwolf chippers, Husqvarna and Stihl handheld equipment including battery equivalent tools, Mobile Elevated Platforms, remote-controlled stump grinders and 3.5t - 7.5t arb spec vehicles.

• Team Leader duties will include making sure all team's paperwork (risk assessments/near misses) are completed and handed in on time, assisting the management team with pre-planning of work ahead of teams and liaising with multiple clients.

• The candidate will also need to be familiar with using programs such as the google platform.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary

• Incremental annual leave

• Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• Employee health cash plan

• Pension Scheme

• Company sick pay

• Career progression

• Training and development

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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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About the Company

Glendale

Glendale began creating and maintaining beautiful green spaces in 1990 and our desire for bringing them alive is stronger than it’s ever been. A multi-award winning green space management specialist, people’s fondness of our work has seen us extend our service offering over the years to include everything from design and specification, through to installation, operation and ongoing maintenance for commercial, private and public sector clients nationwide. Our highly driven team don’t just see what they do as a job, more a full-blown passion for providing quality green spaces and outstanding customer service. Together, we are committed to ensuring Glendale continues to shape the future of our industry.