Arborist

About VMS Our drive and focus is working with our clients, bringing solutions to the table and always delivering on our promises. Our culture demonstrates complete passion towards the work that we carry out. We have developed a highly skilled and experienced workforce designed to provide the quality of service our clients expect, whilst adopting best practice safety processes. We specialise, where others fear to go; delivering our services within the rail sector, in and around water, as well as more conventional public, highways and commercial spaces. We have a huge focus on health, safety, quality and environmental standards, to ensure we protect our workforce safety, whilst being environmentally responsible and sustainable. We are proud to share with you our accreditation's and certificates which can be accessed here: Overview We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Arborist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for trees and landscape maintenance, demonstrating expertise in the care and management of various tree species. This role requires a combination of technical skills, mechanical knowledge, and a strong commitment to maintaining the health and aesthetics of our green spaces. Duties Time sheets completed weekly Completing Vehicle Check Sheets POWRA Completion Communicating Daily Work Progress Reporting Close Calls / Accidents / Incidents Kit & Vehicle Cleanliness Equipment / Plant / Vehicle Fault reporting Safe Legal Driving of company vehicles (Over 21's only) LOLER (CS38 Only) Bird Nesting & other Ecological Inspections Return Briefing Sign Off Forms as issued Wearing Correct PEP Your own and everyone's Safety Yard Duties as Allocated All new operatives will receive training and mentoring in delivering the above responsibilities. Qualifications Full UK Driving Licence. Punctual timekeeping Ability to work as part of a team Adaptable and hard working Loyal and keen to learn CS30/31 CS38 Utility Tickets CSCS Desirable CS39 CS40 CS41 CS45 Manual Handling First Aid + F PTS Water Awareness Level 1 & 2 Strong mechanical knowledge related to the operation and upkeep of power tools and machinery. As part of our commitment to our team, we provide a competitive salary and 29 days holiday per year, 33 from April 2026. Join us in nurturing our green spaces while contributing positively to the environment! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £31,200.00-£33,800.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Company pension On-site parking Experience: Arb: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Arborist