Arboricultural Foreman / Supervisor/ Operative

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carnforth, LA5 9RE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carnforth