Current Job Vacancies
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Three Full-time Trainee Utility Arborist Positions (see below for details and how to apply).
Tree Surgery Career Opportunity - No CV or Experience Required
Arbserv Ltd is seeking to expand our current teams to fulfil a renewed six-year local utility Arborist contract through to 2031. We invite applications for three full-time Trainee Utility Arborist positions.
About the Role:
We are offering a fast-track opportunity that includes comprehensive training valued at over £6,000. Successful candidates will gain multiple certificates and qualifications, along with continuous in-house on-the-job development. This is an excellent chance to embark on a new career in the great outdoors and become part of a dedicated team committed to helping you achieve a successful long-term professional career.
Our interest is in selecting the right people to train, develop and invest in, so the fit and potential of the candidate is key: likes working outdoors, no stranger to physical work, has a head for heights, is keen to listen and learn, works well with others and is proactive.
Ideally, we are looking for 18–25-year-olds who live within under 30mins of our depot SY59BQ and have a UK driving license. This is due to the nature of the trainee position in a physically demanding job, 7.30am start time, and the need to be quickly available during emergency storm conditions.
Benefits:
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28 days of paid leave per annum (including bank holidays)
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Workplace pension scheme for all staff
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All PPE and equipment provided
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Continued professional development and refresher training
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Salary Range During Initial Training (approx. 1 year):
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National Living Wage (18-20 Years): £10 per hour (£20,800 annually)
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National Living Wage (21 and over): £12.21 per hour (£25,396 annually)
Upon completion of training, fully trained and experienced Utility Arborists can expect to earn between £25,000 - £37,000 annually.
Based on standard working hours 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (8hr Day, 1hr Break)
Arbserv Ltd provides Tree Management services for utilities, developers, land managers, estate agents, and homeowners. With a trusted reputation for delivering quality and excellence in Arboricultural services, Arbserv Ltd holds Construction Line Gold accreditation. Join a professional and forward-thinking Arboricultural company.
Arbserv Ltd have a great track record built over the last 15years in developing new starters into extremely competent Arborist who are integral to our company providing them with a solid skill set, job and career in Utility Arb.
Application Process:
Please email your application by answering the following five questions:
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Name, Address, Date of Birth
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Why are you interested in this career path?
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What outdoor experiences do you have?
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Do you have a head for heights? Describe an experience you’ve had at height.
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List any current or previous work experience you have?
Applicants will be selected for an initial informal video call interview, followed by a practical trial day where you will have the opportunity to see if the job is the right fit for you, including climbing a tree and trying out some tools and equipment.
Although we work on the local Electricity Distribution Network for SPEN. These two short you tube videos from two other network operators provide a quick insight to the role of a Utility Arborist:
Please register your interest by simply emailing your answers to the above five questions to info@arbserv.co.uk
Deadline Friday 14th March 2025.
Meet some of our Team:
Matt Owen
Founder & Director
FDSc Arboriculture, M. Arbor A, NPTC Qualified Arborist & Surveyor plus Company Director - A passion for trees with a mountain of experience in all aspects.
Luke Edwards
General Manager
BA Hons, Cert Arb, Lantra Professional Tree Inspector & NPTC Qualified Arborist & Surveyor - A great combination of surveying & practical experience, mixed with his previous career in project management and business operations with blue chip companies.
Darren Peate
Team Leader Climber
NPTC Qualified Arborist - Great attention to detail to deliver excellence. A respected Team Leader.
Ross Hancocks
Surveyor & Climber
BSC Country Side Management & NPTC Qualified Arborist & Surveyor - Possesses great knowledge of the countryside with past experience working and living in Scotland. Experienced Arb Climber and Groundsman.
Aron Morgan
Team Leader Climber
NPTC Qualified Arborist - Great experience in utility Arb with live line tree cutting. He also draws on skills from working as a gardener at Powis Castle and work with the National Trust, plus holds a First diploma in horticulture and a National award in horticulture.
Chris Davies
Arboricultural Climber
NPTC Qualified Arborist - Chris Joined in Arbserv in 2019 and has been a great addition to the company and is keen to develop his skills.
Phil Turton
Arboricultural Groundsman
Phil gained a FDSc in Forestry, is a NPTC Qualified Arborist and holds a Diploma in Country Side Management. His suite of knowledge compliments his experience in the piratical side of tree surgery.
Josh Barnfield
Arboricultural Climber
NPTC Qualified Arborist - Josh has been fast tracked and has ramped into the role overcoming a challenging training schedule.
Xavier Bernson
Arboricultural Climber
NPTC Qualified Arborist who has also been fast tracked and is continually learning and developing new skills.
Asher Hawkins-Brown
Tom Craven
Team Leader Climber
Arboricultural Surveyor
NPTC Qualified Arborist & Arb LOLER inspector. Asher has a passion for everything Arb with a family background in the industry, learning from a very young age.
NPTC Qualified Arborist & Surveyor - over 15 years of experience in both climbing & surveying on power line utility contracts. Tom's attention to detail and organisation skills are second to none.