Groundsperson - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Holmes Tree Services

Description

Holmes Tree Services are looking for an experienced groundsperson/ trainee tree surgeon to join our friendly, family run business on a sub contract basis.

Your daily work will based around a variety of tree work from hedge maintenance and vegetation management, to tree felling, thinning, reductions, pollards, crown lifting, removal and stump grinding.

Your role will consist of maintenance checks on tools and equipment, chainsaw sharpening, dragging and chipping brash and logs, cutting branches to a suitable size, logging, felling small trees, climbing and working in small trees, ensuring the grounds are kept tidy and are free from slips, trips and falls.

Our work is fast pace, all year round, in all weather conditions and covers both commercial and domestic projects as well as Arboricultural Utilities management.

Hours variey from day to day, starting at 7.00am and finishing at around 5.00pm sometimes earlier/later depending on the need of the job.

We can offer work full time Monday-Friday as well as part time.

Must hold a full UK Driving licence as travel to and from unit is required.

Must have own PPE and equipment, however, uniform and some PPE will be provided.

Essential qualifications required;
Chainsaw maintenence and coss cutting
Woodchippers

Desirable qualifications but not essential;
Emergency First Aid +F
Felling small trees up to 380mm
Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
Stump grinders
UA 301, 302, 303, 305

References required


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Salary:
£80.00-£200.00 per day


Expected hours:
per week


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person