Tree Surgeon

• Location: Leicestershire (LE13)
• Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Pay: £13.70 PAYE or £16.89 via Umbrella

My client are currently seeking a Tree Surgeon to join the team, delivering a customer-focused service throughout Leicestershire and occasionally surrounding counties. This role involves providing a comprehensive and professional arboriculture service for trees under the jurisdiction of Leicestershire County Council and private sector clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for forestry and arboriculture, with a commitment to safety and excellence.

• Perform tree surgery, including crown lifting, dead wooding, crown reductions, bracing, and tree felling.
• Engage in planting and maintenance activities, including young tree and shrub maintenance, tree and shrub planting, and hedge layering.
• Undertake planting schemes of various sizes and carry out maintenance work.
• Drive and operate specialist plant machinery and use equipment such as wood chippers, chainsaws, and polesaws to meet contractual requirements.
• Conduct daily routine maintenance on vehicles and plant, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and safety standards.
• Manage Arboriculture Audits and Assessments on-site, ensuring efficient delivery of tree surgery and maintenance programs.

• National recognised Certificate in Arboriculture / Horticulture - essential.
• Valid Driving Licence and Mobile Elevated Works Platform license.
• Experience in all aspects of forestry and arboriculture work, and substantial experience using related machinery.
• Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER checks for equipment safety.
• Familiarity with New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Qualification (Operatives) - desirable.
• National Highways Sector Scheme 12D - essential.
• Extensive knowledge of forestry and arboriculture specifications, materials, and workmanship requirements.
• Proficiency in primary identification of tree species and Visual Tree Assessment (VTA).

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work within a dedicated team passionate about conservation and the environment.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• A role that offers variety and the chance to work outdoors in different locations.

Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview! 

What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:

• A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any bookings
• Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
• A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure 
• A dedicated payroll team 
• Access to free training
• Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
• Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits