Chargehand - Arborist Tree Surgeon

Join the Cormac Environment team – Where Trees Matter

We as the Cormac Environment team
, we are passionate about trees, conservation, and the preservation of these vital living structures. Trees are essential to our ecosystems, communities, and landscapes—and we’re proud to care for them.

Cormac Arboriculture Services provides a comprehensive, end-to-end tree management service across Cornwall. Our professional teams deliver expert tree surgery, extensive planting programmes, and ongoing stewardship of a wide variety of species across diverse landscapes—from country parks and towns to rural villages. No two days are the same for our dedicated teams of tree surgeons, removing windblown trees from Highways to restorative pruning to maintain tree health.

We truly have the Environment at the heart of all we do and wherever practical use battery equipment, biofuels and ethanol free fossil fuels and modern equipment and machinery in our operations.

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Tree Surgeon to take on a Team Leader role as a Climbing Arborist Chargehand
, working closely with the Arboriculture Working Foreperson within our Environment Operations Team. This is a senior, hands‑on role combing leading and mentoring Arboriculture teams, maintaining high standards on site, whilst adhering to industry best practise and legislation.

If you’re passionate about arboriculture and want to join a team of progressive arborists, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

• Lead arborist teams across varied sites
• Surveying and estimating activities
• Coordinate tree works and ensure high standards of safety and quality
• Mentor junior staff and support their development
• Contribute to tree planting, conservation, and habitat enhancement projects

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Comprehensive training and development programme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing team
• Access to mental health support and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Paid professional memberships (e.g. Arboricultural Association)
• Use of modern machinery, equipment and vehicles

At Cormac, we are committed to:

• Environmental stewardship – protecting and enhancing Cornwall’s natural assets
• Safety first – prioritising the health and wellbeing of our people and communities
• Quality in everything – delivering excellence in workmanship and service
• Teamwork and respect – fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Continuous improvement – investing in training, innovation, and personal growth

• Relevant NPTC units (30, 31, 38, 39, 40, 41)
• Professional Tree Inspection Level 3
• Arboricultural Association membership
• LGV or C1 +E category licence
• MEWP training, IPAF 1B and 3B or equivalent
• Utility Arboriculture Training UA1

If you’re working towards these qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you.

For more information please check the Role Profile

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Permanent

Bodmin, Cornwall (Covering East Cornwall)

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.

If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in‑house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.