Arborist
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.8 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | South East London, London, SE15 1LE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP225835CT1757-OR21137-18022026 |
Summary
Arborist needed in South East London Paying £16.80 per hr ref OR21137
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Climber with all climbing and aerial tree‑work operations
- Carry out tree pruning, crown reductions, felling and dismantling to industry standards
- Support ground‑based operations including rigging, chipper use and site clearance
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with health & safety regulations
- Maintain tools, climbing equipment and machinery to a high standard
- Provide excellent customer service when working on residential, commercial or public sites
- Work collaboratively within the team to deliver high‑quality arboricultural services
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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