Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber / All Levels of Experience
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (DOE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P13645 |
Summary
Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber with experience in a similar arboricultural / climbing / tree surgery role is required to join a fast-paced and quality-focused team.
The company has multiple positions available, including ground workers, tree cutters, de-vegetation operatives, and experience tree climbers.
If you have a passion for arboriculture please read on!
SALARY: £26,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
LOCATION: Working on sites across the Cambridge and East region
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Day and Night Shifts (nights attract 1.5x day rate)
Please note: A full UK driving licence (no more than 3 points) is essential
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber with experience in a similar arboricultural / climbing / tree surgery role.
The company is a leading arboriculture contractor based in the South East with contracts starting in the Cambridge and East area. They provide all aspects of professional arboricultural & tree surgery requirements to highways, rail, landowners and commercial sectors to include local authorities, housing associations and schools.
If you have experience as an Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber that’s great. If not, you could be considered in a ground worker / tree cutter / de-vegetation operative / tree climber position.
The company will pay for CSCS and safety critical medical if you don’t already have it.
DUTIES
Your duties as an Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber will include:
• Perform all aspects of arboricultural and tree surgery works to a high standard, safely and efficiently
• Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment used in tree work and de-vegetation
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
• Communicate professionally and courteously with clients and the public
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies
• Complete tasks with excellent attention to detail, ensuring quality outcomes
• Participate in both day and night shifts as required by project demands
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
As the Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber you will have:
Essential
• A positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills as you will be dealing with the public
• Be self-motivated
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and well-presented
You will hold:
• Full driving licence (with no more than 3 points) essential
• Demonstrable experience within a similar role (ideally 3 years climbing and industry experience)
• Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (CS30) and Felling Small Trees (CS31) essential
The following would be advantageous:
• CSCS and safety critical medical – the company will pay for this if you don’t have it
• NPTC CS38 (Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue) and CS39 (Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness) or equivalent
• Commercial crown reduction/local authority contact experience
• MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Accreditation
• First aid (forestry) qualification
• Chapter 8 signing, lighting & guarding qualification
The company enforces a zero tolerance drug & alcohol policy with random checks carried out regularly.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13645
Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
Arboriculture – Tree Surgery – Tree Climber – De-vegetation – Tree Felling – Tree Feller
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
The company has multiple positions available, including ground workers, tree cutters, de-vegetation operatives, and experience tree climbers.
If you have a passion for arboriculture please read on!
SALARY: £26,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
LOCATION: Working on sites across the Cambridge and East region
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Day and Night Shifts (nights attract 1.5x day rate)
Please note: A full UK driving licence (no more than 3 points) is essential
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber with experience in a similar arboricultural / climbing / tree surgery role.
The company is a leading arboriculture contractor based in the South East with contracts starting in the Cambridge and East area. They provide all aspects of professional arboricultural & tree surgery requirements to highways, rail, landowners and commercial sectors to include local authorities, housing associations and schools.
If you have experience as an Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber that’s great. If not, you could be considered in a ground worker / tree cutter / de-vegetation operative / tree climber position.
The company will pay for CSCS and safety critical medical if you don’t already have it.
DUTIES
Your duties as an Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber will include:
• Perform all aspects of arboricultural and tree surgery works to a high standard, safely and efficiently
• Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment used in tree work and de-vegetation
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
• Communicate professionally and courteously with clients and the public
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies
• Complete tasks with excellent attention to detail, ensuring quality outcomes
• Participate in both day and night shifts as required by project demands
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
As the Arborist / Tree Surgeon / Climber you will have:
Essential
• A positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills as you will be dealing with the public
• Be self-motivated
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and well-presented
You will hold:
• Full driving licence (with no more than 3 points) essential
• Demonstrable experience within a similar role (ideally 3 years climbing and industry experience)
• Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (CS30) and Felling Small Trees (CS31) essential
The following would be advantageous:
• CSCS and safety critical medical – the company will pay for this if you don’t have it
• NPTC CS38 (Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue) and CS39 (Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness) or equivalent
• Commercial crown reduction/local authority contact experience
• MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Accreditation
• First aid (forestry) qualification
• Chapter 8 signing, lighting & guarding qualification
The company enforces a zero tolerance drug & alcohol policy with random checks carried out regularly.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13645
Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
Arboriculture – Tree Surgery – Tree Climber – De-vegetation – Tree Felling – Tree Feller
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ