Salary: Day rate of £100 - £150 depending on experience
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire & surrounding areas
Position: Full-time Groundsman
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Groundsman to join our tree surgery team. You will work alongside our experienced tree climbers, helping to ensure jobs are carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, is physically fit and takes pride in their work.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting climbers and supporting the ground operation on tree surgery jobs
- Processing branches and timber using chippers and other equipment
- Operating chainsaws safely where appropriately trained and qualified
- Raking, clearing and leaving work areas clean and tidy
- Managing ropes, lowering equipment and timber
- Assisting with dismantling and sectional tree removals
- Loading and unloading vehicles and equipment
- Carrying out hedge cutting, tree planting and general arboricultural work when required
- Maintaining tools, machinery and equipment
- Following company health & safety procedures and site-specific RAMS
- Representing the company professionally when working at customers' properties
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience working as a tree surgery groundsman
- Good knowledge of arboricultural work and equipment
- A strong understanding of health and safety
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team
- Good communication and a positive attitude
- Reliable, punctual and willing to work hard
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- Chainsaw qualifications and relevant arboricultural tickets are an advantage
What We Offer
- Good rates of pay based on experience and ability
- Regular work throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding areas
- Opportunities to develop your skills and gain further qualifications
- Work alongside an experienced and professional tree surgery team
- Varied work, including pruning, dismantling, felling and hedge work
- A friendly working environment with opportunities for progression
If you're an experienced groundsman looking for regular work with a professional tree surgery company, we'd like to hear from you.
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