Tree Surgeon

Overview

As a Tree Surgeon (Arborist), you will work under the guidance of a Lead Arborist alongside a Junior Arborist across the southern regions. Your role involves preserving, planting, protecting, pruning, and felling trees, hedgerows, and shrubs to the highest standards, ensuring value for money and delivering exceptional customer service.

You will operate a range of tools and machinery safely, respond to emergencies, and maintain the health and safety of both trees and the wider environment. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to best practice are essential.

Join Bromford, part of BromfordFlagship, and become part of a leading housing provider delivering community-focused services across the Midlands and South-West — all backed by the scale and ambition of the BromfordFlagship group.

Responsibilities

• Preserve, plant, protect, prune, and fell trees, hedgerows, and shrubs to high standards.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain the health and safety of trees and the environment.
• Operate a range of tools and machinery safely and collaboratively with the team.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to best practice.
• Deliver customer-focused services with value for money.

What We’re Looking For

• Has previous experience as an Arborist or Tree Surgeon, including pruning, felling, planting, and maintaining tree health and safety.
• Is skilled in operating and maintaining tools and machinery such as chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, and aerial lifts.
• Has experience delivering high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Has knowledge of tree species, growth habits, and disease identification.
• Can assess and resolve tree health and safety issues effectively and safely.
• Consistently follows health and safety procedures to protect themselves, colleagues, and the public.
• Has experience operating company vehicles safely; a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Practical / Technical Skills

• Broad knowledge of trees, shrubs, and pruning technique
• Confident climbing ability and safe working at height
• Understanding of site safety, risk assessment, and complex arboricultural operations
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Competent in using mobile devices (e.g., tablets, smartphones) and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

Qualifications And Practical Knowledge

• City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra Qualification in Arboriculture or Horticulture (Level 3)
• IPAF 3a, 3b, and 1b Operator (cherry picker/MEWP)
• CS30 (201/202) – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
• CS31 (203) – Felling Small Trees
• CS32 (301) – Felling Medium Trees
• CS40 (307) – Pruning
• NPTC – Chipper Operations
• Other relevant certification or training in arboriculture, horticulture, or a related discipline (e.g., ISA Certified Arborist or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

• A full UK driving licence (trailer entitlement desirable)
• A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to completing work safely and efficiently
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and services
• Commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality customer service
• Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Willingness to undertake further training and professional development
• 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 an Arborist, influence best practice, and make a positive impact.

Closing date: 4th February 2026

We recommend applying early, as we may close this vacancy sooner if we receive a high number of applications.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing Recruitment.Team@bromford.co.uk.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.

What We Offer

• Regular monthly pay with annual reviews, plus overtime opportunities and a weekly Out of Hours rate when on-call
• Performance bonus linked to individual and company results
• Fully equipped for the job – company van, tools, fuel card, mobile, tablet and uniform
• Drinks card worth up to £30 each month for hot and cold drinks while you’re out on the road
• Generous holiday (at least 27 days plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay and paid family leave
• Wellbeing support for you and your family, including 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription services, and talking therapies
• £500 annual allowance to spend on benefits of your choice, alongside life assurance and a choice of pension schemes with employer contributions up to 10%
• Career development through clear pathways, funded qualifications, apprenticeships and paid professional membership fees

The Values