Arborist / Climber
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 November 2025 |
| Location: | Newark, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Via East Midlands Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Arborist / Climber
Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Arborist / Climber to join our Forestry team based out of our Newark Depot.
Who we are?
At Via our work has never been more meaningful, and we’re proud to be shaping the future of highways across Nottinghamshire. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.
As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.
We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management—keeping Nottinghamshire’s highways safe, reliable, and built to last.
Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.
What you’ll do:
Undertake various forestry operations including aerial tree pruning, tree removal using power saws, wood chipping, stump grinding, various aerial tree climbing operations, hedge cutting and tree planting.
Comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and procedures
Responsible use of all plant, equipment, vehicles and materials
Undertake all routine and daily safety checks of vehicles and plant.
Ensure own conduct while undertaking tasks associated with works being delivered, are at an acceptable level and enhance the reputation of the company.
Complete all paperwork and controlled documents as requested by your line
Manager including dynamic risk assessments.
What we’re seeking:
Experience of undertaking forestry activities including climbing mature trees and undertaking aerial tree works which is an essential part of the skill set required.
Relevant Lantra award NVQ level certification in aerial tree works.
Cat B driving licence and Driver CPC, Cat C+E desirable.
Ability to understand and interpret verbal instructions and detailed drawings/specifications
Understanding of health and safety procedures (working times, PPE, manual handling)
Ability to work at heights performing strenuous and demanding activities in all weathers and familiar with the working at height legislation.
Willingness to work outside of normal hours to assist with emergency situations on a paid rota basis.
Essential Criteria must include:
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue
City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Technique
Have relevant Arboricultural experience of a minimum of one year
Be willing to work as part of a team and take pride in their work.
Desirable criteria:
Operate Wood Chipping Machine
Experience in Stump Grinding Operations
MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) experience and use
First Aid at work training/Arborist First Aid
HIAB operations including timber grab
What can we offer?
Competitive salary
Employee discounts and benefits
Additional leave
Free onsite parking
Career growth opportunities within the company.
Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!
Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Arborist / Climber to join our Forestry team based out of our Newark Depot.
Who we are?
At Via our work has never been more meaningful, and we’re proud to be shaping the future of highways across Nottinghamshire. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.
As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.
We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management—keeping Nottinghamshire’s highways safe, reliable, and built to last.
Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.
What you’ll do:
Undertake various forestry operations including aerial tree pruning, tree removal using power saws, wood chipping, stump grinding, various aerial tree climbing operations, hedge cutting and tree planting.
Comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and procedures
Responsible use of all plant, equipment, vehicles and materials
Undertake all routine and daily safety checks of vehicles and plant.
Ensure own conduct while undertaking tasks associated with works being delivered, are at an acceptable level and enhance the reputation of the company.
Complete all paperwork and controlled documents as requested by your line
Manager including dynamic risk assessments.
What we’re seeking:
Experience of undertaking forestry activities including climbing mature trees and undertaking aerial tree works which is an essential part of the skill set required.
Relevant Lantra award NVQ level certification in aerial tree works.
Cat B driving licence and Driver CPC, Cat C+E desirable.
Ability to understand and interpret verbal instructions and detailed drawings/specifications
Understanding of health and safety procedures (working times, PPE, manual handling)
Ability to work at heights performing strenuous and demanding activities in all weathers and familiar with the working at height legislation.
Willingness to work outside of normal hours to assist with emergency situations on a paid rota basis.
Essential Criteria must include:
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue
City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Technique
Have relevant Arboricultural experience of a minimum of one year
Be willing to work as part of a team and take pride in their work.
Desirable criteria:
Operate Wood Chipping Machine
Experience in Stump Grinding Operations
MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) experience and use
First Aid at work training/Arborist First Aid
HIAB operations including timber grab
What can we offer?
Competitive salary
Employee discounts and benefits
Additional leave
Free onsite parking
Career growth opportunities within the company.
Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!