Arborist

Location
Southwark, South London
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm with regular paid overtime available outside these hours
Salary
£26,000 - £41,600 per annum plus productivity bonuses
About the Role
This is an outstanding career opportunity with Glendale, a market leader in arboricultural services to private and public sector clients across London and the South East. You will join a friendly and professional arboriculture team based in Southwark, working on a permanent contract with excellent opportunities for career development and long-term progression. The role involves a wide range of tree-related works including tree pruning, dismantling, and felling, both on the ground and aerially. Glendale offers a generous productivity bonus scheme, tailored training and development programmes, and a supportive working environment focused on building team resilience.
What Glendale Offers
Sector competitive salary
Productivity bonus scheme
Up to 22 days annual leave
Full top-end climbing equipment including SRT/DRT, PPE and uniform
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Employee discount portal with savings on travel, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, leisure activities and more
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression opportunities
Comprehensive training and development
Experience
Proven knowledge and experience in all aspects of tree work including ground and aerial operations. Comfortable undertaking arboricultural duties such as tree pruning, dismantling, and felling.
About You
Proactive and passionate about arboriculture with a strong team working ethic. Flexible, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety. Positive attitude towards workplace regulations and safety procedures.
Qualifications
Relevant industry qualifications are required, including NPTC certificates: 201 (CS30), 202 (CS31), 206/306 (CS38), 308 (CS39). A full UK driving licence is desirable.
