Climbing Arborists / Tree Surgeons

We are looking for experienced and well motivated tree climbers/maintenance officers to help ensure that all WDH trees remain in a safe and healthy condition.

As part of our Landscape Team you will work both from the ground and within the tree canopy using specialised equipment in order to maintain trees to high quality standards whilst also ensuring that safe working practice is applied at all times to protect personal and public safety.

What we're looking for

• the experience of and ability to carry out all tree work to British Standards through the use of appropriate arboriculture equipment and machinery;
• an understanding of the concept of customer care;
• proven awareness of health and safety procedures; and
• the ability to carry out a range of general duties that will have a positive impact on our environments.
  

Applicants will need a valid UK driving licence and the ability to tow trailers under C1E of the UK driving licence regulations in order to travel throughout the district and to locations required by the business.

For more details on what we’re looking for in these roles, please see the Job Description linked below. 

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Mike English, Landscape Manager on 01977 788845.

WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• generous employer pension contribution;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• access to WDH Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.