Arborist Team Leader Wanted - Exeter

About the job

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Are you an experienced Arborist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a leadership role and enjoy mentoring others while working in a dynamic outdoor environment? Hi-Line is seeking skilled Team Leaders and Qualified Climbers to join our growing arboriculture teams. As one of the UK’s leading arboricultural companies and part of the RSK Group, Hi-Line delivers professional, safe, and cost-effective solutions across domestic and commercial tree care. We’re committed to excellence, sustainability, and the development of our people.

About the Role As a Team Leader/Climbing Arborist, you will play a pivotal role in leading site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll work on a variety of projects, from residential tree care to large-scale commercial contracts, using your technical expertise and leadership skills to guide your team and deliver outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate arborist teams on site, ensuring safe and effective operations
• Perform advanced climbing, rigging, pruning, and dismantling tasks
• Mentor and support junior arborists, fostering a culture of learning and safety
• Maintain high standards of site compliance and health & safety
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of site documentation

Preferred Skills

What We’re Looking ForTechnical Skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in arboriculture (domestic and commercial)
• Confident climber with strong pruning and dismantling skills
• NPTC qualifications (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39) – training available for the right candidates
• Competent in chainsaw use, aerial rescue, and rigging
• Full UK driving licence required

Leadership & Professional Attributes:

• Clear communicator with strong organisational skills
• Positive role model with a calm, solution-focused approach
• Passionate about mentoring and team development
• Committed to continuous professional growth
• Punctual, hardworking and reliable

Benefits Offered

Why Join Hi-Line?We offer a structured career development pathway, including training, mentoring and salary progression. Whether you're looking to advance your technical skills or move into a leadership role, we’ll support your journey.Benefits Include:

• Monthly performance bonus
• Weekend overtime at enhanced rates
• Full PPE and climbing kit provided
• Branded company clothing
• Annual CPD and career development support
• Life assurance and sick pay
• Referral bonus programme
• Flexible benefits including additional holidays, health cash plan, and discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme and company pension
• Access to a medical plan
• Gym discounts
• Access to online doctor and mental health support

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About the Company

RSK Hi-Line Ltd

We are one of the UK’s leading arboricultural companies, part of the RSK Group. We take pride in delivering professional, safe and cost-effective solutions in all areas of arboriculture, consultancy, training and associated services while keeping our people, community and environment at the core of our values and strategy. As part of the RSK Group, we pride ourselves on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career by encouraging continuing professional development and enabling employees to reach their full potential.

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