Tree Surgeon Team Leader

This role combines hands-on tree work with team leadership, ensuring exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and the safety of your team and the public. You will play a key part in maintaining tree health and safety, delivering value for money, and sharing best practice across the organisation.

As a Lead Arborist, you will oversee a small team comprising an Arborist and a Junior Arborist across the southern regions. You will be responsible for preserving, planting, protecting, pruning, and felling trees, hedgerows, and shrubs to the highest standards.

• Effective communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra Qualification in Arboriculture or Horticulture (Level 3)
• CS32 (301) – Felling Medium Trees
• A valid UK driving licence and experience operating company vehicles safely.
• Ability to share knowledge and best practice to continually improve service delivery.
• Skill in operating and maintaining tools and machinery such as chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, and aerial lifts.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• IPAF 3a, 3b and 1b Operator (cherry picker/MEWP)
• A full UK driving licence (trailer entitlement desirable)
• Knowledge of a range of tree species, their growth habits, and disease identification.
• Experience conducting performance reviews and development conversations.
• Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging or changing situations
• CS30 (201/202) – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and regions
• Confident climbing ability and safe working at height
• Understanding of site safety, risk assessment, and complex arboriculture operations
• Ability to lead, support and motivate a team to deliver excellent services.
• Experience delivering customer-focused services and achieving high standards of client satisfaction.
• CS31 (203) – Felling Small Trees
• A consistent approach to health and safety compliance, safeguarding yourself, your team, and the public.
• Proven experience in arboriculture, including pruning, felling, planting, and maintaining tree health and safety.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• CS40 (307) – Pruning
• Ability to use mobile devices (tablets, smartphones) and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Broad knowledge of trees, shrubs, and pruning techniques
• A Basic DBS check (provided by us)

You will join a supportive, professional team where safety, development, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career as a Lead Arborist, influence best practice, and make a positive impact across the West of England.