Team Leader

About the job

JBA is seeking a proficient and dedicated Team Leader Arborist to complement and enhance our flourishing team. Our operations primarily centre around Banbury and its neighbouring counties. We proudly serve a diverse clientele, including local authorities, large and small commercial enterprises, and residential customers, offering a comprehensive range of tree services. We are in search of an exceptional individual who can lead a team effectively, whether from the ground or as a climber. The ideal candidate should possess a deep passion for delivering top-quality work and maintaining excellent customer relationships. We expect our chosen candidate to exhibit impeccable knowledge and expertise in arboriculture and health and safety practices, ensuring that all tasks are executed to the highest specifications, with an unwavering commitment to safety and efficiency.

Preferred Skills

Required Skills:

• Previous experience in team leadership
• Full UK driver's licence
• Basic NPTC ground-based and aerial qualifications, including CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39
• Proven track record in all aspects of tree work, with the ability to demonstrate climbing and tree surgery skills

Desirable Skills:

• Additional qualifications such as Chipper, CS32, CS40, CS41, IPAF (MEWP), Chapter 8 (signing, lighting & guarding), First Aid + F, rough terrain forklift licence
• Level 2 or above Arboriculture qualification is also desirable, along with a solid industry understanding and practical experience, including expertise in pruning techniques in compliance with BS3998:2010, tree identification, and rigging skills
• Knowledge of legislation relating to PUWER, COSHH, HAVS, LOLER & RIDDOR

Benefits Offered

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary based on experience, 
• Performance-driven bonuses
• 28 days of paid holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays, loyalty based increased allowance
• Provision of all necessary personal protective equipment, equipment, and work attire
• Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD)
• Overtime prospects
• Work with a dynamic, passionate, and enthusiastic team
• Help a flourishing reputable business meet its full potential

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About the Company

Joe Bridson Arboriculture

At JBA, an established business of 12 years, we hold strong values that underpin our work as arboriculturalists. We adhere to a Biosecurity Policy and Wildlife and Ecology Policy, consistently striving to minimise harm and enhance the areas where we operate. Our ultimate goal is to undertake every job in an environmentally responsible manner, including the sustainable use and recycling of timber and woodchip whenever possible. We prioritise sustainability in our practices, aiming to minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency. Additionally, we foster a positive culture of training and ongoing staff development, wholeheartedly supporting our employees' growth