About the role

Climbing Arborists at Idverde

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Arboriculture Department at Idverde as we are seeking to employ 1 or 2 Climbing Arborists operating from our base in Telford.

We are an expanding, progressive company in need of committed and ambitious individuals to aid in our growth. Idverde is a member of the Arboricultural Association’s Approved Contractor scheme and undertakes tree work for both commercial and residential customers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Undertake all routine and specialised general tree maintenance, including, but not limited to pruning, hedge cutting, removal of trees etc. as per client specification
• Maintain tools responsibly, including cleaning, oiling and sharpening as directed. Damaged or lost items to be reported to your supervisor
• Accept responsibility and work collaboratively to achieve results
• Communicate effectively, keep managers informed, and listen and ask questions to ensure understanding
• Be efficient and organised, working to company systems e.g. timesheets, work controls tick sheets, rotas
• Be reliable in your attendance at work and follow company rules and procedures if absent from work for any reason

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED

• Hold a full current UK Manual driving license
• Ideally, the applicant should have these or equivalent qualifications:
• 002001 City & Guilds NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance or 002002 City & Guilds NPTC Cross-cut Using a Chainsaw
• 002003 City & Guilds Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting or 002013 City & Guilds Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue
• 002106 City & Guilds Aerial Rescue Operations or 002108 City & Guilds Aerial Cutting of Trees with Chainsaw Using Free-fall techniques
• 002109 City & Guilds Aerial Tree Rigging
• 002113 City & Guilds Aerial Tree Pruning
• 002115 City & Guilds Safe Use of Chainsaw from a MEWP
• ROLO Certification & CSCS Card

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Professional attitude
  • Innovative and self-motivated
  • Must be a team player and be respectful of other operatives within the team
  • Must work responsibly as will not always be supervised
• Will have excellent communication and people management skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Professional development and training to further the employees’ skills and remain engaged with their career in Arboriculture
• Full-time permanent contract
• Generous holiday allowance and contributory pension scheme including uniform / PPE which are also provided
• Competitive pay to match your skills and experience
• Cycle to Work Scheme