Climbing Arborist at Acme Arb Ltd in Sheffield

Climbing Arborist

Location: Sheffield & wider South Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary & earning potential

• Basic salary: dependent on experience and qualifications
• On Target Earnings: Significant + achievable through basic salary plus paid overtime, paid academic study time, bonus schemes and additional responsibilities
• Full earning potential is explained clearly during the recruitment process

The role :

We are recruiting a climbing arborist and an arborist team leader to work alongside our Operations Manager and senior staff.

These are hands-on roles combining leading and mentoring arboricultural teams, maintaining high standards on site, and contributing to surveying and estimating activity.

What the roles involve:

• Leading arboricultural teams on site and setting standards for safety and quality
• Carrying out complex and technical tree work where required
• Mentoring and supporting team members’ development
• Supporting quality, safety and compliance audits
• Acting as a link between operational teams and management

What separates us:

• 5 days sick pay at full pay per annum
• 30 days holiday increasing per year served to 33 days
• Paid study time
• Personal mobile phone allowance monthly payment
• In-house ISA Certified Arborist training programme
• Arborist skills mentoring scheme
• Innovative soil health & energy initiatives
• Aspirational work focus on beneficial tree care

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience as a climbing arborist
• Calm, consistent leadership style and good decision-making
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Relevant NPTC units (with refreshers up to date)
• Good working knowledge of BS3998 and industry best practice
• Level 2 Arboriculture or equivalent experience (Level 3 & 4+ desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (C1+E desirable but not essential)

Working with us

We are a small, family business that values friendly people, clear thinking and accountability. We invest in training, equipment and systems and expect our work to be done properly —we support our team to meet those standards.

You’ll work within an organised structure, with experienced management, modern plant and clear expectations. There is room here to develop technically and professionally in your career and academic progression is encouraged through paid training and study time.

Relocation support

Applicants from outside the area are welcome. We can offer practical relocation support, including advice on suitable areas to live and short-term accommodation options during an initial settling-in period.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.38-£18.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Experience:

• arboricultural industry: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NPTC 30,31,38, 39 (required)

Work Location: In person