Climbing Arborist

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Job Title: Climbing Arborist 
Hourly Rate of Pay: £16.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time 
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 40
Location: Mitie Landscapes, Unit 22/1 Thistle Business Park, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland, EH52 5AS

Mitie Landscapes is a leading provider of arboriculture services in Scotland. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality tree care solutions to a diverse range of clients, from small private projects to large-scale contracts. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced arborist climber to join our dynamic team.

As an Arborist Climber, you will be an essential part of our operations, contributing to the successful completion of various tree works across urban and woodland settings. Your role will involve operating equipment, maintaining high safety standards, and contributing to the efficient execution of tasks.

Responsibilities

Operate company vehicles and use arboricultural equipment efficiently and safely. Maintain equipment to a high operational standard, ensuring reliability and performance. Adhere strictly to Health and Safety instructions, promoting a culture of safety within the team. Utilize smartphone-based operating systems to report work activity accurately.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in arboriculture along with full driving license is essential; trailer license desirable. Relevant NPTC qualifications including CS30 (/), CS31 , CS38 , CS39 (/).
Strong commitment to hard work, reliability, and safety. Willingness to undergo further training and career development within the industry.

Benefits

Competitive pay dependent on qualifications and experience. Opportunity for further training and career progression. Permanent position with 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday). Overtime may be required, with occasional overnight stays.

Mitie Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10, - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.