Tree Surgeon Team Leader


Company:	Bromford
Salary:	£39,330 - £39,330
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, Avon and Bristol, BS1 6AL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Jul 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced Arborist who enjoys leading a team while staying hands-on with tree care? Join Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) and play a key role in maintaining healthy, safe, and beautiful green spaces across the West of England.

💰 What You’ll Get:

£39,330 per year with annual pay review
Overtime - Paid evenings & weekends
Company Van, mobile, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform
£500/year for private medical, dental, gym, or insurance
27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
Pension Employer contributions up to 10%
Life assurance & wellbeing support for you and family
Retail discounts & drinks card – £30/month on hot or cold drinks
Flexible working options available

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead a small team (Arborist + Junior Arborist) across the southern regions
Preserve, plant, prune, and fell trees, hedgerows, and shrubs safely
Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and high-quality service delivery
Maintain tree health, safety, and compliance with regulations
Share best practice and support the development of your team
Occasionally support wider grounds and environmental tasks

👍 Why Join Us:

Lead a skilled team with autonomy and responsibility
Work outdoors in varied, active projects
Directly improve local communities’ environment and safety
Supported by a professional, inclusive organisation
Career development opportunities within Bromford Flagship LiveWest

🧩 What We’re Looking For:

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra Level 3 in Arboriculture/Horticulture
CS30–CS40 chainsaw and pruning certifications
IPAF 3a, 3b, 1b (cherry picker/MEWP)
NPTC chipper operations
Confident climbing ability and safe working at height

Experience & Personal Qualities:

Proven arboriculture experience – pruning, felling, planting
Skilled with tools & machinery (chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, aerial lifts)
Customer-focused and high standards of work
Knowledge of tree species, growth habits, and disease identification
Leadership: motivate, support, and develop your team
Strong health & safety focus

Other Requirements:

Full UK driving licence and trailer entitlement
Right to work in the UK
Basic DBS check (arranged by us)
Positive, proactive, collaborative, and resilient mindset

Apply today or get in touch for a quick, informal chat—we’re happy to talk through the role before you apply - recruitment@bromford.co.uk

Join Bromford, part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), 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.

Please apply early, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Closing date: 17th August 2026

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