Tree Surgeon Assistant

Location: Newtownards, NI (with travel across Northern Ireland)
Salary: £100 per day
Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary (Potential for Permanent Employment)

About the Role

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and isn't afraid of a hard day's work? We are looking for a Tree Surgeon Assistant to join a professional tree care team in Northern Ireland. This role is ideal for individuals who are physically fit, hands-on, and eager to learn about arboriculture. You will assist experienced tree surgeons in carrying out a variety of tree care tasks, including pruning, tree removals, and site clearance.

This is a part-time temporary position with the potential to become permanent, offering on-the-job training, career progression opportunities, and all necessary protective equipment. The role will generally involve working Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with additional days available depending on workload. While weekends are typically avoided, occasional Saturday work may be required during busy periods or in response to storms and emergency call-outs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified tree surgeons with tree felling, pruning, and ground maintenance tasks.
• Operating and maintaining equipment such as chainsaws, wood chippers, and stump grinders (training provided).
• Setting up work sites, ensuring safe working conditions, and clearing debris.
Managing ropes and assisting climbers in tree surgery operations.<#####ata-start="#####" data-end="1752">Adhering to health and safety regulations, wearing PPE, and following best practices in arboriculture.
• Supporting emergency call-outs when required.
What We Are Looking For#####/>
• A valid UK driver's licence (clean licence require#####/li>
• Physical fitness and stamina - the job involves heavy lifting, working outdoors in various weather conditions, and potentially working at hei#####.
• A head for heights - although you will start as a ground worker, confidence at height is bene#####al.
A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn - no formal qualifications are required, but experience in tree work, landscaping, or outdoor labouring is adva#####eous.<#####ata-start="2320" data-end="2498">Flexibility - standard worki#####ays are Wednesday to Friday, with additional days available when required#####casional Saturday work may be needed during#####y periods.<#####
• A team player - tree work requires excellent communication and c#####ration.

  W#####We Offer

  • Competitive pay - £100 per day, paid w#####y.
  • Job-specific training - full support and training provided to help you carry out your duties safely and effic#####ly.
  • Protective equipment provided - all necessary PPE and work gear s#####ied.
  • A supportive team environment - work with a friend#####nd professional crew.
  • Varied and exciting work - from private gardens to commercial contracts, ev#####day is diff#####t.

  Relevant Experience &#####ernative Jo#####tles

  
  

  This role may suit individuals with experience in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, forestry, landscaping, or general outdoor labouring. If you've worked as a grounds maintenance worker, arborist groundsperson, forestry worker, landscaper, groundskeeper, general labourer (outdoor work), or horticulture worker, your skills will transfer well into this role. Even if you don't have direct experience, a strong work ethic, physical fitness, and a willingness to learn will set you up for success, as full traini#####s provided.

  H#####o Apply

  
  

  If you're ready to take the next step in a physically rewarding and hands-on career, we'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" or send us your CV and a short note on why you're inter#####d in this role.

  Note: Applicants must be over 25 for insurance purposes when driving company vehicles.