Qualified Arborist

About the job

Tree Surgery Jobs In Hertfordshire

Aim of Role:

Your role will be to effectively support your team through the day-to-day activities, ensuring that the requirements of the client and the job specification are fully met for the enjoyment, recreation and safety of the site, employees and visitors. You will provide support to the Team Leader in relation to the team compliance of company procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage your attendance via the TMS system; report any absences/ holidays to your line manager
• To have a general understanding and knowledge of the client’s contractual terms and conditions.
• To effectively support your team and ensure that activities and tasks are undertaken to the highest possible safety standards and in accordance with the contractual terms and KPIs.
• To support and work as part of the team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team, with other site employees, managers, clients, members of the public and end users.
• To ensure that hand/ power tools and all arboriculture, machinery and vehicles for your team are kept in good working order and stored safely and securely. Ensuring that all routine maintenance is carried out and escalate any major technical problems to the Assistant/ Contract Manager or the workshop.
• To liaise with the client in a professional manner, handling any issues and requests efficiently and in accordance with company procedure and policies.
• Support and assist with arboriculture projects, where appropriate.
• Provide a supportive and visible presence for your team, the client and end users.
• Set a positive example to others by complying with all company and site procedures and regulations.
• The above list of job duties is not exhaustive, and other ad hoc duties may be required.
• Build and sustain productive relationships within teams, with clients, the public, and external agencies.
• Out of hours emergency call out rota for additional renumeration.
• Support general operational duties as required across your area of responsibility.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Perform daily vehicle checks, prestart checks and SSRA
• Ensure the team is equipped with relevant safety items; First Aid, fuel, safety kits, documentation.
• Resident liaison and handling signage, resident notifications

Preferred Skills

Relevant Qualification and Training:

(Ideally one or more of the qualifications listed below, dependent upon site or contract)

• Brushwood Chipper operations (NPTC) or Lantra
• CS30 – Maintain The Chainsaw
• CS31 - Fell Small Trees
• CS38 – Climb Trees & perform Aerial rescue
• CS39 – Operate the chainsaw from a rope & harness
• Level 3 Forestry+F First Aid      
• Chapter 8 Signing, Lighting and Guarding

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in arboriculture  
• Practical use of arboriculture machinery
• A demonstrable ability to establish and sustain good working relationship within a team environment as well as the ability and initiative to work alone.
• Aptitude to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public.
• Holds valid driving licence preferably with legal and practical ability to use a trailer (Preferred)
• Comfortable using Mobile Field Solution MFS – (Tablet)

Benefits Offered

In return we offer:

• Between £29,000.00-£43,000.00, depending on experience, with annual reviews
• 28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Employee contribution pension scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus scheme of £200 per person from Day 1
• Training and Development with exciting opportunities to further your career
• Cycle to work scheme, and access to our Bravo benefits hub
• Nurture Group is a proud partner of the Living Wage Foundation.

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About the Company

Gristwood & Toms Ltd

Gristwood & Toms became part of the Nurture Group family from June 2024.

Established in 1974, we have a rich history and a reputation for excellence in tree care and management.

Our clients span across a diverse and broad range of disciplines, from corporate headquarters, science parks, shopping centres, business and industrial parks, to leisure facilities, schools, sporting venues, hotels, universities, public open spaces and the public sector.

Our team of certified arborists is dedicated to the health and safety of trees in both urban and rural environments.

We offer a full range of tree services, including:

• Crown reduction, thinning and lifting - Expert pruning and shaping to maintain tree health and safety.
• Tree felling - Careful removal of trees using advanced techniques, ensuring minimal damage to surrounding property.
• Stump grinding - Complete removal of tree stumps to improve safety and aesthetics.
• Tree planting - Professional planting services to ensure optimal growth and sustainability.
• Tree surveys and inspections - Comprehensive assessments to identify tree health and risks.
• Emergency tree services - Rapid response for storm damage and other urgent tree care needs.

Our people

The strength and depth of our knowledge about trees and how to best care for them is the foundation of our service. Our tree surgeons and consultants know trees inside out, quite literally. Whether you are a local authority, SME, or a global organisation, our experts will provide cost-effective solutions for your tree-related needs.

We have staff with unrivalled technical knowledge at a consultancy level within the organisation. Many are recognised as leaders in their specialist field. These members of staff typically hold professional qualifications such as Masters Degrees, BSc in Arboriculture, and Professional Diplomas.

Some have established major reputations in arboriculture research, nationally and internationally. They are advisers to many departments of central and local government and European Union institutions. They also have strong links with non-governmental organisations in Britain and overseas.

Professional Membership