Arborist Climber Wanted - Redruth

About the job

Tree surgeon jobs in Cornwall

Arborist/climber required for Landscape team. This is a great opportunity for you to further your career in the Landscape team at CORMAC. 

You will deliver practical arboricultural operations within the business remit of Cormac Solutions Ltd, including Cornwall Council owned property, property managed by Cormac, plus work undertaken for external clients. 

Duties will include:

• Undertake tree climbing operations and tree removal works;
• Attend daily to trees which may affect people, for example trees that may be overhanging or posing a threat to pavements, gardens, walkways and roads.
• Prune trees to various standards and descriptions i.e. crown reduction, crown thinning, crown lifting to percentage and distance.
• Felling of trees of various sizes using a range of assisted felling techniques such as winch, rope, wedges and levers.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation relating to the task being undertaken.

About you

We are looking for you to bring:

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced person who can demonstrate excellent practical arboricultural skills, together with strong team working experience. 
• Applicants will have strong commercial instincts and the ability to carry out tree climbing operations to a high standard. The candidate must be able to carry out aerial tree surgery works, be willing to undertake large dismantling operations & maintain a high standard of pruning techniques along with a good knowledge of the Arb industry. NPTC Qualifications up to CS41, C1+E Driving License desirable along with associated NPTC units in land based skills preferred. To be able to deliver projects safely, drive productivity, reduce costs and meet our clients expectations is crucial.
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients is essential, together with a flexible attitude to work demands and an innovative approach to topics and issues as part of a growing Arboricultural team.
• This is a key role to undertake specialist arboricultural works as part of a team, that’s main focus is engaged in arboricultural and landscape activities, all this within a given geographical area of west Cornwall.
• The postholder will be responsible for all aspects of operational delivery including Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Financial for all works delivered within their jurisdiction.
• Safety is of paramount importance.  Ability to spot hazards, risk assess, work to established safe working procedures and following industry best practice is essential, along with a proven track record of of high quality results.
• Must have NPTC Chainsaw, climbing & aerial rescue along with industry experience.
• Must have UK Driving Licence. 

Benefits Offered

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional , plus bank holidays 
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working hours & home working options
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

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About the Company

Corserv Solutions Limited t/a Cormac Solutions.

It’s an exciting time to support our work at Cormac Solutions. We are driving growth and innovation across Cornwall and beyond. Our projects are maintaining the connectivity and beauty of Cornwall, enhancing the natural and built environment. We are passionate about ensuring the county has a sustainable infrastructure for all our local residents and visitors. Our project work spans highways development and construction design as well as environmental and conservation programmes that protect Cornwall’s natural heritage.

Working with us, you will be joining a talented team of professionals working collaboratively to bring positive improvements and regeneration to the county. You’ll be rewarded with investment in your professional development and the chance to develop your career creatively with involvement in our diverse projects portfolio.