Tree Surgeon

Tree Surgeon
Bradford/ West Yorkshire
Permanent

37 hours pw
£30,500

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a public sector client to recruit for a Tree Surgeon on a permanent basis. The role will be based from their Bradford depot with travel across West Yorkshire.

A vehicle is provided.

Responsibilities of the Tree Surgeon includes:

• Climbing trees and structures using specialist equipment, working safely at heights, and adhering to regulatory safe working practices.
• Utilising a variety of machinery and tools such as chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, and climbing equipment.
• Loading and unloading works vehicles safely and driving specialist vehicles as needed
• Ensuring all equipment complies with industry standards and LOLER regulations
• Conducting risk assessments and operating machinery safely
• Engaging with customers, resolving or reporting repairs while on-site, and working collaboratively with colleagues and managers to deliver efficient services
• Participating in emergency out-of-hours service, attending community-based emergency situations, including storm-damaged trees

Requirements of the Tree Surgeon include:

• CS30/31, CS38/CS39, CS40/41 or equivalent, and powered pole pruner certification
• Experience using woodchippers and experienced with trailer and plant towing.
• Thorough understanding of all related health and safety regulations and best practices
• Valid full UK driving licence and ability to drive specialist vehicles as required.

Benefits of the Tree Surgeon:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31) + bank holidays
• Matched pension up to 9%
• Health cash plan to claim back eye prescriptions, eye tests and more
• Free counselling sessions

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall - Associate Director at Hamilton Woods on or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettab