Arborist​/Climber - Operative

, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

Arborist/climber required for Landscape team. This role is focused on practical arboricultural operations within the business remit of CORMAC.

• Undertake tree climbing operations and tree removal works;
• Attend daily to trees which may affect people, e.g., trees that may be overhanging or pose a threat to pavements, gardens, walkways and roads;
• Prune trees to various standards and descriptions such as crown reduction, crown thinning, and 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.

• Enthusiastic, experienced person who can demonstrate excellent practical arboricultural skills, together with strong team working experience;
• Strong commercial instincts and the ability to carry out tree climbing operations to a high standard, including aerial tree surgery, large dismantling operations, pruning techniques, and good knowledge of the arbindustrial domain. NPTC qualifications up to CS41, C1+E Driving Licence desirable along with associated NPTC units in land‑based skills preferred; ability to deliver projects safely, drive productivity, reduce costs and meet client expectations;
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, with a flexible attitude to work demands and an innovative approach to topics and issues as part of a growing arboricultural team;
• Key role to undertake specialist arboricultural works as part of a team, mainly focused on arboricultural and landscape activities within a given geographical area of west Cornwall;
• 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 follow industry best practice, with a proven track record of high quality results;
• Must have NPTC Chainsaw, climbing & aerial rescue along with industry experience;
• Must have UK Driving Licence.

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract Type:
Permanent

Base:
Cormac, Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH

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 continuous training and development
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

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