Tree Surgeon
Job Description
Are you an experienced Arborist looking for a hands-on role where your skills make a real difference? Join Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) and work with a supportive team to maintain, protect, and enhance trees, hedgerows, and shrubs across the West of England.
What You'll Get:
- £35,190 per year with annual review
- Overtime - Paid evenings & weekends
- Company Van, mobile, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform
- £500/year for private medical, dental, gym, or insurance
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
- Pension Employer contributions up to 10%
- Life assurance & wellbeing support for you and family
- Retail discounts & drinks card - £30/month on hot or cold drinks
- Flexible working options available
What You'll Be Doing:
- Work under guidance of a Lead Arborist alongside a Junior Arborist
- Preserve, plant, prune, and fell trees, hedgerows, and shrubs
- Operate a range of tools and machinery safely (chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, aerial lifts)
- Respond to emergencies and maintain site safety
- Deliver high-quality, customer-focused arboriculture services
- Support team best practice and ensure compliance with regulations
Why Join Us:
- Hands-on work with real impact in local communities
- Supported by a professional, inclusive, and safety-focused team
- Opportunities for career development and further training
- Collaborative and values-driven environment
What We're Looking For:
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience as an Arborist or Tree Surgeon (pruning, felling, planting, maintaining tree health)
- Skilled in operating and maintaining arboricultural tools and machinery
- Knowledge of tree species, growth habits, and disease identification
- Strong health & safety awareness and ability to work at height
- Full UK driving licence and trailer entitlement
Qualifications:
- City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra Level 3 in Arboriculture or Horticulture
- IPAF 3a, 3b, 1b (cherry picker/MEWP)
- CS30-CS40 chainsaw and pruning certifications
- NPTC chipper operations
- Other relevant arboriculture qualifications desirable
Personal Qualities:
- Positive, proactive, and resilient approach
- Team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
- Committed to inclusive, high-quality customer service
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development
Other Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
- Basic DBS check (arranged by us)
Apply today or get in touch for a quick, informal chat—we're happy to talk through the role before you apply - [email protected]
Join Bromford, part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), 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 Bromford Flagship group.
Please apply early, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Closing date: 3rd July 2026.
