SonicJobs Logo
Login
Left arrow iconBack to search

Arborist

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 1QQ

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per day

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The job title is Arborist, based near Melton Mowbray, with travel required across the UK.
  • The salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience and certifications.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial arboriculture and relevant qualifications.
  • The role involves carrying out tree work operations, using climbing techniques, and supporting ecological management.
  • Benefits include ongoing training, career progression opportunities, a pension scheme, 28 days of paid holiday, and a death in service benefit.

Job Title: ArboristLocation: Based near Melton Mowbray, with travel across the UK Shift: DaysSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience and certifications)

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary (£30K-£35K depending on experience)
  • Ongoing accredited training and certification
  • Clear opportunities for career progression
  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days paid holiday
  • Death in service benefit (2x annual salary)
Company Overview:

Our client are specialist contractors serving the Construction, Rail, Utilities, Highways, and Civil Infrastructure sectors. With over 20 years of trusted industry experience, they have developed long-standing relationships with leading developers, house builders, civil engineers, and environmental consultants across the UK. Their services include ecological services, vegetation clearance, invasive weed management, tree protection, site hoarding, and security fencing-covering all aspects of site enablement.

They are now seeking a Fully Qualified Arborist with solid commercial experience to join an expanding operations team. This is not a domestic tree surgery role - they are looking for someone who understands the pressures, standards, and safety requirements of working on high-profile, large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.

The Role:
  • Carry out tree work operations including felling, crown reductions, dismantling, and site clearance

  • Use climbing and rigging techniques in line with best practice and industry safety standards

  • Operate chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, and related machinery

  • Conduct pre-site assessments and hazard identification

  • Work on construction, infrastructure, and utility projects across the UK

  • Support ecological and vegetation management works as part of a wider team

  • Travel and occasional overnight stays required (expenses covered)

Qualifications & Skills Required:
  • Fully qualified Arborist with NPTC/City & Guilds:

  • CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 (essential)

  • CS40, CS41 (advantageous)

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial arboriculture (not just domestic tree work)

  • Valid CSCS card (essential)

  • Full UK Driving Licence (towing/B+E preferred)

  • Strong understanding of site safety protocols and risk assessments

  • Reliable, team-focused and capable of working to tight deadlines

Apply: To Apply for the Arborist position please submit an up to date CV and one of our Consultants will be in contact.

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.