Hardy Tree Surgeons has been established since 1988 and is a highly accredited and Arboricultural Association Approved company based near Dorchester.
We are a currently seeking a qualified and experienced Tree Surgeon / Climber to join our team based on the outskirts of Dorchester.
To suit applicants that :-
- are courteous and professional at all times
- are reliable, flexible, motivated and enthusiastic along with a high standard of workmanship
- have strong communication skills with the ability to work with or manage a team
- have the ability to manage a team providing them with clear instructions, guidance, motivation and supervision
- have the flexibility to be on call for emergency works when requested
- the willingness and the aspiration to undertake training and expand their skills
- the ability to support the company in providing continuity to provide its service to all clients and adhere to its contracts and accreditations
Candidates require :-
- A full valid UK driving licence with towing capabilities and experience
- High quality of workmanship and attention to detail
- Experience and knowledge of the tree surgery industry with compliance of BS398:2010 Tree Work Recommendations and Working at Height Regulations May 2020
- Fully Certified to NPTC or equivalent, and up to date
o NPTC 201/202 (Formerly CS30 & CS31) or Equivalent – (Essential)
o NPTC 203 (Formerly CS32) or Equivalent – (Essential)
o NPTC 206/306 (Formerly CS38) – (Essential)
o NPTC 204 (Formerly CS39) – (Essential)
o NPTC 303 (Formerly CS41) – (Desired)
o Lantra MEWP or Equivalent – (Desired)
o NPTC 309 (Formerly CS47) or Equivalent – (Desired)
- We would consider applicants looking to progress into the role that already have chainsaw NPTC 201/202 (Formerly CS30 & CS31) and aerial rescue NPTC 206/306 (Formerly CS38) certifications
The job role entails, but not limited too :-
- Carrying out all aspects of private and commercial tree surgery and landscape operations
- Undertaking and implementing safety regulations on site
- Carry out vehicle, machinery and equipment pre-use checks and report defects
- Carry out company site specific risk assessments
- Organising and liaising with other team members either in the capacity as the team leader or as a team member to ensure safe operations
Full time position Monday to Friday
Part time days considered
Competitive salary based upon experience and qualifications
To apply for the role either send through a CV or contact us directly
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dorchester, DT2 9RP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Tree Surgery: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NPTC 204 (Formerly CS39) – (Essential) (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person