Tree Surgeon Team Leader
| Posting date: | 12 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,867 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Avon and Bristol, BS41 9JN |
| Company: | Bromford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1073327 |
Summary
Join Our Team as a Tree Surgeon!
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location(s): Weston-Super-Mare to Gloucestershire
At Bromford, we believe that a home is more than just four walls – it’s the space around it too. A well-maintained garden, thriving trees, and safe green spaces can transform a house into a home. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a skilled and qualified Tree Surgeon Team Leader to lead a team of two in maintaining and caring for trees, hedgerows, and green spaces across Weston-Super-Mare and Gloucestershire. Your expertise will shape greener, safer, and more welcoming environments, making a visible difference to the lives of our customers and helping them feel proud of where they live.
What you'll be doing as a Tree Surgeon Team Leader
- Caring for trees and hedgerows – Planting, pruning, thinning, and felling trees safely and professionally.
- Making homes feel like home – Enhancing outdoor spaces that residents love.
- Problem-solving in nature – Tackling challenges like storm-damaged or hazardous trees.
- Using and maintaining specialist equipment – Chainsaws, chippers, shredders, and climbing gear.
- Collaborating and leading – Supporting a team of 2 and working together safely.
- Keeping things safe – Conducting site risk assessments and following regulations.
What we're looking for:
- NPTC/Lantra qualifications:
- CS30 (201/202) – Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting
- CS31 (203) and CS32 (301) – Felling trees
- CS40 (307) – Pruning
- NPTC – Chipper Operations
- Confidence in tree care, pruning, and climbing.
- Ability to use, clean, and maintain a range of hand and power tools.
- Extensive knowledge of trees, shrubs, and pruning techniques.
- Comfortable working at height – Confident and competent climbing ability.
- Full UK driving licence.
- A strong communicator and team player – Able to work well with others across teams and services.
- To be able to complete a basic DBS, which will be provided by Bromford.
Please take a moment to review the role requirements and specifications attached at the bottom of this advert before submitting your application.
Why join Bromford?
At Bromford, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, expertise, and the positive impact of outdoor spaces on people’s lives. You won’t just maintain trees - you’ll create safe, thriving green spaces for communities. Every day is different, whether you’re planting shrubs or hedges in a garden or responding to an urgent tree removal after a storm.
We invest in our people, offering ongoing training, career development opportunities, and a culture of support and respect. You’ll have the chance to lead, grow, and make a tangible difference in the areas we serve, all while working in a role that keeps you active, engaged, and connected to nature.
Benefits Package:
Stocked van (shared use) & fuel card
27 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 extra days)
Pension schemes – employer contributions up to 10%
£500 flexible benefits allowance (private medical, dental, gym, etc.)
⚕️ Free virtual GP & 24/7 mental health support
️ Retail discounts on groceries, tech, and more
☕ £30 monthly drinks card for hot/cold beverages on the job
Every tree you care for helps create a better environment for our communities. So, if you are an experienced Tree Surgeon looking for a role where your skills make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply by 2nd April 2025 – We may close the vacancy early if we receive high applications. For queries, contact Natalie at Natalie.sayer@bromford.co.uk.
Don’t miss this opportunity—apply now!