Arborist / Tree Surgeon Wanted - Basingstoke

About the job

Offering a full time, permanent contract (following probationary period).

We are looking for someone with a passion for trees, a sympathy and understanding of the natural world and the motivation to help us provide quality tree care for our customers.

You must have the relevant qualifications (CS30 / CS31 / CS38 / CS39) and a minimum of 2 years experience working in the industry.

Having your own transport and a full UK driver's license is essential.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide bespoke Arboricultural services to the South of England in a friendly, and hassle-free manner."

We will do this by

•  Finding easy and innovative solutions to complex problems
• Building strong relationships with our customers and taking the time to fully understand their specific requirements

•  Providing a quality service above everything else
• Fostering a team that consistently uphold our core values

Our core values are below, we strive to represent these every day in our conduct:

1) Honesty - with customers, co-workers and yourself

2) Lifelong learning- always seeking to actively build on the skills we already have so we can work with passion and knowledge

3) Accountability and Stoicism - take responsibility for your successes and your failures, celebrate and evaluate both openly

4) Building Relationships - with customers, collaborators and with the tree community

5) Positive and Supportive Attitude - help each other, look after each other and encourage everyone to flourish

6) Respect - for all life; plant, animal, microbial, fungal and human

If our values resonate with you we look forward to having a conversation with you!

The work we undertake will include:

- Tree crown reduction & shaping

- Large Tree Removal

- Rigging

- Stump-grinding

- Deadwood removal

- MEWP work

- Tree Planting

- Hedge care

- Orchard Care - Pruning, Maintenance and Improvement 

If you feel like the position could be a good fit for you please get in touch!

Preferred Skills

• Professionalism
• Positive attitude
• A genuine respect for trees and Arboriculture
• Certificates : CS30 / CS31 / CS38 / CS39
• First aid certificate would be beneficial
• Full clean UK drivers licence
• Proficient and safe climber
• Essential sound experience with chainsaws and chippers.
• Clear communication skills.

Benefits Offered

• SRT - if you aren't already proficient in single rope technique and accessing a tree with a throw line, this is a technique we use regularly and the company would provide the equipment and time to practice and use these techniques.
• Overtime opportunities 
• Professional development and training provided
• Company uniform supplied 
• Full PPE provided - safety is our number one priority. Helmet comms, modern, comfortable and fit for purpose PPE is something we invest in
• 21 Days holiday plus 8 Bank Holiday days
• Good coffee at the yard and Gregs just round the corner

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About the Company

Tree of Life Arboriculture Ltd

Established in May 2021 by Ben and his partner Bex, we are a small, family-run business based in Kempshott, Basingstoke.

We enjoy taking care of trees and pride ourselves on the quality of our work and our customer experience.

We believe in treating everyone how we would like to be treated, and being competent and professional.