Tree Surgeon Team Leader

About the role

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Location(s): West of England

As a Lead Arborist, you will oversee a small team comprising an Arborist and a Junior Arborist across the southern regions. You will be responsible for preserving, planting, protecting, pruning, and felling trees, hedgerows, and shrubs to the highest standards.

This role combines hands-on tree work with team leadership, ensuring exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and the safety of your team and the public. You will play a key part in maintaining tree health and safety, delivering value for money, and sharing best practice across the organisation.

Join Bromford, part of Bromford Flagship, 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.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and inclusive professional who can lead by example and deliver high-quality arboriculture services. You will have:

• Proven experience in arboriculture, including pruning, felling, planting, and maintaining tree health and safety.
• Skill in operating and maintaining tools and machinery such as chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, and aerial lifts.
• Experience delivering customer-focused services and achieving high standards of client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of a range of tree species, their growth habits, and disease identification.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• A consistent approach to health and safety compliance, safeguarding yourself, your team, and the public.
• A valid UK driving licence and experience operating company vehicles safely.

Leadership and Team Skills:

• Ability to lead, support and motivate a team to deliver excellent services.
• Experience conducting performance reviews and development conversations.
• Effective communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Ability to share knowledge and best practice to continually improve service delivery.

Qualifications and Practical Knowledge

• City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra Qualification in Arboriculture or Horticulture (Level 3)
• IPAF 3a, 3b and 1b Operator (cherry picker/MEWP)
• CS30 (201/202) – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
• CS31 (203) – Felling Small Trees
• CS32 (301) – Felling Medium Trees
• CS40 (307) – Pruning
• NPTC – Chipper Operations
• Broad knowledge of trees, shrubs, and pruning techniques
• Confident climbing ability and safe working at height
• Understanding of site safety, risk assessment, and complex arboriculture operations
• Ability to use mobile devices (tablets, smartphones) and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

Additional requirements

• A full UK driving licence (trailer entitlement desirable)
• A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to completing work safely and efficiently
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and regions
• Commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality customer service
• Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging or changing situations
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• A Basic DBS check (provided by us)

You will join a supportive, professional team where safety, development, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career as a Lead Arborist, influence best practice, and make a positive impact across the West of England.

Benefits Package:

• Salary: £38,000 per year, with an annual salary review
• Performance Bonus: Based on individual and company-wide targets
• Overtime: Paid opportunities available regularly on the evenings and weekends
• Flexible Working: We’re happy to explore options if this is important to you
• Company-provided equipment: Van, mobile phone, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform for business use
• Personal benefits fund: £500 annual allowance for benefits such as private medical insurance, dental treatment, critical illness cover, or gym membership
• Annual leave: 27 days per year, plus bank holidays, with an option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Pension options: Choose from two pension schemes, with employer contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing Support – not just for you, but also for your partner, children, parents, and siblings. Plus, access to a free app with virtual GP services and mental health resources.
• Retail discounts: Save money on shopping, clothing, electronics, and more
• Drinks card providing up to £30 per month for hot or cold drinks while working (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Family Leave – supporting colleagues with parental and dependant responsibilities, including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental, dependent care, and carers’ leave.

At Bromford, we’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, thanks to our inclusive, values-driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career.

Closing date: 14th January 2026

We recommend applying early, as we may close this vacancy sooner if we receive a high number of applications.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Natalie Sayer, Resourcing and Talent Specialist, at Natalie.sayer@bromford.co.uk.

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