Arborists / Tree Climbers - Devon

**Fed up with churning out utility work day after day? Looking for a company who value and progress their staff with varied prestigious work in often stunning locations? We know you've worked hard to gain your tickets and experience and we are committed to providing quality arboricultural works with the emphasis on quality, challenging and rewarding arb focused contracts in a supportive, fun and progressive environment.**

**Teign Trees and Landscapes SW Ltd **are recruiting full-time permanent employed Climbers to support our teams based in South Devon and covering the South West.

Alongside our conventional workload, Teign Trees carry out many specialist works, including technical rigging, large take down operations, crane and MEWP works. We offer a friendly, fun and above all varied working environment and team atmosphere along with progression opportunities.

Work will include providing Arboricultural services to many clients including Devon County Council, Forestry Commission, Paignton Zoo, English Heritage and domestic clients.

**Position Includes**:

- Great Salary £27,000 - £34,000 (based on experience and Qualifications)
- Bonus Schemes in place
- Full uniform and PPE provided
- Pension Scheme
- 28 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
- Potential for overtime and weekend work available at increased rates of pay, along with the prospect of regular call-out payments.

**Professional Development**:

- Additional training and qualifications will be provided as necessary as part of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing a skilled and competent workforce.

**Preferred Skills**:

- A good understanding of health and safety
- The ability to work productively without supervision
- Excellent arboricultural knowledge and skills
- The ability to communicate at all levels
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- We require all relevant NPTC qualifications or equivalent plus a full driving license, ideally B & E
- Ability to undertake physically demanding climbing role.
- Ability to use, plant, equipment and machinery i.e. chainsaws, woodchippers and stump grinding equipment, in a safe and competent manner.
- Ability to communicate in a clear and polite manner with colleagues and members of the public.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and decisive manner.
- To maintain allocated equipment, e.g. basic hand tools, ropes and harnesses, personal protective equipment etc. ensuring all safety checks are carried out in accordance with company policy and procedures. Teign Trees allows allocated time for all Climbers to maintain equipment, however, it is also expected that equipment is maintained outside of these allocated maintenance hours.
- To understand work requirements and work to deadlines.
- To assist the crew in traffic management and control as and when needed.
- To ensure that the mechanical condition and security of vehicles and machinery used in operations is in a safe and secure manner and that any defects, damage or breakdowns are reported immediately.
- To ensure prompt and accurate completion of all forms and records required for the duties of the post.
- To assist with on the job training as directed.
- To work outdoors at all times of the year in all weather conditions.
- Any other duties appropriate to the purpose and grade of the post, which may be allocated from time to time.
- To administer First Aid as required.

**Duties of Driver**:

- To drive any Company vehicle in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and Company procedures.

**Personal attributes and other requirements**:

- Good communication and customer service skills, positive attitude, self-motivated and with high attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual and well-presented
- Highly motivated and able to work to a high standard of safety and quality.
- Be willing to work as part of a team and take pride in their work.The ability to work productively without supervision
- Excellent time management and organisational skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £27,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are temperature tested daily, have staggered starts, sanitise themselves, tools, machinery and vehicles, wear masks and drive adapted vehicles with protective screens

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newton Abbot TQ12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Arb Industry: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location