Aerial Arborist
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Arborist/ Tree Surgeon, Forestry -
Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Arborist/ Tree Surgeon, Forestry
Thrapston, East Midlands NN14, United Kingdom
Full-time Permanent Associate
Posted 31 Jul 2026
Description About USAt VMS Ltd, our focus is simple: delivering safe,innovative and reliable vegetation management solutions while always delivering on our promises. Working across rail, highways, utilities, waterways, localauthorityand commercial environments, wespecialisewhere others fear to go.
Our people are our greatest asset. We invest heavily in training,development and wellbeing, creating long-term career opportunities through our Lantra Approved Training Division, VMT Training.
Benefits of joining VMS:- Competitive base salary up to £36,400
- Performance bonus scheme with opportunity to earn up to 20% additional pay
- Paid overtime opportunities
- 33 days annual leave
- Full PPE and specialist equipment provided
- Ongoing accredited training, refresherqualificationsand planned career progression
- Varied work in specialist sectors and challenging environments
Job Description
The role involves aerial tree work, dismantling, pruning, vegetationclearanceand supporting ground operations across a diverse range of contracts. Travel, occasional overnightstaysand some weekend work may be required.
Skills,Knowledge and AccreditationsFull UK Driving Licence; strong teamwork skills; punctuality; adaptable attitude; minimum 5 years relevant arboricultural experience.
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting;
Felling & Processing up to 380mm;
Access a Tree & Aerial Rescue;
Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free-Fall Techniques.
Rigging; UA1; UA2.1; UA2.2;
First Aid +F;
Manual Handling.
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