Arborist team leader

Oxleas Tree Care Ltd-Bromley Based

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South East London & Kent

Oxleas Tree Care is looking for an experienced **Arborist Team Leader** to run a crew on commercial and public-sector work across London, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Dartford and Kent.

We’re a well-established contractor (15+ years)> We arb approved, Constructionline Gold and Acclaim accredited.

We have a strong emphasis on health and safety.

The team leader role

**What you’ll do**

- Lead a small team of climbers and ground staff

- Brief the crew, run risk assessments and keep the job safe and tidy

- Carry out aerial work to BS3998 — pruning, rigging, dismantling and felling

- Check climbing kit to LOLER and look after vehicles, chippers and saws

- Be the on-site face of Oxleas with clients

- Coach junior staff and set the standard on quality and H&S

- Support emergency / storm call-outs when required

**What you’ll need**

City & Guilds NPTC Certificates of Competence (or LANTRA equivalent):

• 0039-20 – Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (formerly CS30)
• 0039-21 – Felling small trees up to 380mm (formerly CS31)
• 0039-22 – Climbing trees and aerial rescue (formerly CS38)
• 0039-23 – Using a chainsaw from a rope and harness (formerly CS39)

Strongly preferred:

• 0039-31 – Aerial tree pruning (formerly CS40)
• 0039-32 – Aerial tree rigging (formerly CS41)

Useful extras: 0039-33 / 0039-34 (medium / large felling), 0039-38 (chainsaw from MEWP), woodchipper

Full UK driving licence (B+E a real advantage)

Emergency First Aid at Work (Forestry +F preferred)

Solid grasp of H&S, LOLER and PUWER

Calm with clients, clear with the team

**What we offer**

- Competitive salary DOE

- Overtime and call-out

- Modern kit, quality PPE

- Paid tickets and progression

- Mixed, interesting work — not just one type of job

- A company that recycles 100% of green waste and takes the work seriously

**Hours:** Full-time, Monday–Friday, early start. xwzovoh Occasional weekends / emergencies.

**Apply:** email your CV and tickets to ** **  

Subject: Arborist Team Leader  

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