Position Overview & Specifications

Ashlea Limited are a leading commercial landscaping contractor, specialising in all aspects of hard and soft landscaping, arboriculture works and grounds maintenance.

We are currently recruiting for : Arboricultural foreman/ Supervisor/ Operative to work from our Head Office at Carnforth, based near Lancaster

We require experienced tree surgeons / arborists who take pride in their work.

You will be required to assist with a wide range of works, including tree felling and vegetation clearance and Highway verge maintenance works.

Duties will include but not limited to -

Tree felling
Dismantle
Crown Thinning/reductions
Pollarding

Your skill set should involve prior arboricultural maintenance operations, knowledge of common host-specific tree concerns, and tree species identification.

Main tasks and responsibilities

As part of the Arboricultural team working on various projects you will be expected to:

To report back to the Arboricultural foreman/Manager with progression of contracts
To be proficient with various harnessed climbing styles, Groundsman duties, Chainsaw whilst in a tree operations, Ariel rescue techniques, up-to-date rigging practices, and proper pruning/removal techniques.
Must be willing to understand and adhere to all rules and safety policies.
Applicants must be able to carry out duties with the utmost respect to personal property, company property, and environmental policies.
Beginning each day with team meetings to outline the responsibilities and requirements of the day for each team member.
Being prepared for the daily activities and any surprises that may arise from being in a constantly changing workplace.

Skills and Experience Requirements

Have a full UK driving licence.
Category B&E license (tow trailers up to 3500kg) (Preferred).
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue
City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques
Woodchipper Operations Ticket (Lantra/NPTC)
Valid CSCS and ROLO Card

Ashlea Ltd are an equal opportunities employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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