Website Tom Boswell Tree Services Limited

Tom Boswell Tree Services (TB Trees) is a professional, customer-focused tree surgery business committed to delivering high-quality work with safety, efficiency, and respect for the environment.

Base: Based in West London covering all London areas
Salary: (Depending on experience) £32,000 – £36,000
Hours of work: 7:15am – 4:00pm, 5 days per week (occasional weekends)
Accountable to: Operations Manager/Team Leader

Role purpose:

The Second Climber will work alongside the Lead Climber and ground team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality tree surgery services. This includes climbing and aerial work, operating machinery, leading tasks when required, and ensuring excellent customer service. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Carry out tree surgery, removals, stump grinding, and other related tasks to a high standard and in line with industry best practice. 
  • Support the Lead Climber and step into a team leader role when required. 
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure safe and efficient completion of jobs. 
  • Operate and maintain tree surgery equipment, vehicles, and tools. 
  • Drive and coordinate vehicles between the yard and job sites when required. 
  • Conduct regular maintenance and safety checks on equipment and vehicles. 
  • Follow all health and safety protocols, including risk assessments for each job. 
  • Contribute to the effective use of company resources and cost efficiency. 
  • Keep industry knowledge and qualifications up to date through continuous professional development. 
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with relevant data and information governance laws. 
  • Promote and uphold our company values: teamwork, respect, communication, great customer service, and accountability. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Minimum 2 year’s experience in the arboricultural industry. 
  • Up-to-date knowledge of arboricultural best practice. 
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload. 
  • Experience maintaining tree surgery equipment (e.g., chippers, saws, ladders). 
  • Professional, calm, and solutions-focused approach. 
  • Team player with a commitment to continuous development. 
  • Flexible and resilient, with a strong work ethic. 

Personal Specification

Essential Desirable
Qualifications
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. 
  • Current driving licence. 
  • Relevant NPTC units: chainsaw maintenance, tree felling, climbing and aerial rescue, using a chainsaw from rope and harness. 
  • 3+ years’ experience in arboriculture. 
  • Competent with basic computer skills (email, document management). 
  • Current First Aid qualification. 
Knowledge and Skills
  • Up-to-date knowledge of arboricultural best practice. 
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload. 
  • Experience maintaining tree surgery equipment (e.g., chippers, saws, ladders). 
  • Professional, calm, and solutions-focused approach. 
  • Team player with a commitment to continuous development. 
  • Flexible and resilient, with a strong work ethic. 
Experience
Behaviours
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends or out-of-hours. 
  • May be required to drive a company vehicle. 
Benefits

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To apply for this job email your details to jobs@tomboswelltrees.com.