Bromford
Tree Surgeon
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Tree Surgeon
Job Opportunity for Experienced Arborist
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
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🧩 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 - recruitment@bromford.co.uk
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.
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Please apply early, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Closing date: 24th July 2026.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.
What We Offer
- Regular monthly pay with annual reviews, plus overtime opportunities and a weekly Out of Hours rate when on-call
- Performance bonus linked to individual and company results
- Fully equipped for the job – company van, tools, fuel card, mobile, tablet, and uniform
- Drinks card worth up to £30 each month for hot and cold drinks while you’re out on the road
- Generous holiday (at least 27 days plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay, and paid family leave
- Wellbeing support for you and your family, including 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription services, and talking therapies
- £500 annual allowance to spend on benefits of your choice, alongside life assurance and a choice of pension schemes with employer contributions up to 10%
- Career development through clear pathways, funded qualifications, apprenticeships, and paid professional membership fees
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