2nd Climber, Arborist

Nicholsons is a long-established and developing company with three successful divisions; Forestry, Landscaping, and Retail. Continued growth and new opportunities mean that Nicholsons is regularly seeking fresh recruits to join the workforce.

**2nd CLIMBER, ARBORIST**:

- Location: North Aston, Oxfordshire, UK_

We currently have a vacancy for a full-time 2nd climber with a minimum of two years’ experience in the industry. The position would suit a highly motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual looking to develop a career in arboriculture. Applicants need to be able to work in a team and would need to be comfortable communicating clearly with colleagues, ensuring a high standard of professionalism is always maintained.

Applicants will need to have the relevant NPTC qualifications (i.e: CS 30, 31,32, 38, and 39), be able to demonstrate safe and competent climbing and working practices and have a full UK driving licence, ideally with towing experience. Ideal but not essential would be a certificate of competence in Brushwood Chipper Operations.

Hours of work are 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Nicholsons offers a competitive rate of pay, dependent on experience and qualifications, all PPE equipment and is pro-active in providing additional training to aid career progression. Benefits include pension, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 26 days after 2 years, holiday cabins in Wales, France and Scotland for staff to use.