Job Description
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
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carnforth, LA5 9RE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carnforth