Tree Surgeon Team Leader
Job Description
Are you an experienced Arborist who enjoys leading a team while staying hands-on with tree care? Join Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) and play a key role in maintaining healthy, safe, and beautiful green spaces across the West of England.
What You'll Get:
- £39,330 per year with annual pay 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:
- Lead a small team (Arborist + Junior Arborist) across the southern regions
- Preserve, plant, prune, and fell trees, hedgerows, and shrubs safely
- Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and high-quality service delivery
- Maintain tree health, safety, and compliance with regulations
- Share best practice and support the development of your team
- Occasionally support wider grounds and environmental tasks
Why Join Us:
- Lead a skilled team with autonomy and responsibility
- Work outdoors in varied, active projects
- Directly improve local communities' environment and safety
- Supported by a professional, inclusive organisation
- Career development opportunities within Bromford Flagship LiveWest
What We're Looking For:
Technical Skills & Qualifications:
- City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra Level 3 in Arboriculture/Horticulture
- CS30-CS40 chainsaw and pruning certifications
- IPAF 3a, 3b, 1b (cherry picker/MEWP)
- NPTC chipper operations
- Confident climbing ability and safe working at height
Experience & Personal Qualities:
- Proven arboriculture experience - pruning, felling, planting
- Skilled with tools & machinery (chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, aerial lifts)
- Customer-focused and high standards of work
- Knowledge of tree species, growth habits, and disease identification
- Leadership: motivate, support, and develop your team
- Strong health & safety focus
Other Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence and trailer entitlement
- Right to work in the UK
- Basic DBS check (arranged by us)
- Positive, proactive, collaborative, and resilient mindset
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.
