Arborist

Do you know your crown lift from your crown reduction? Can you spot a tree that's thriving faster than a sapling finds sunlight? Would you love a role where no two days are rooted in the same place?

If you're an experienced Arborist looking to grow your career with a team that's passionate about maintaining healthy, safe, and thriving urban forests, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an Arborist to join our Arboriculture Services Team, helping to deliver a professional, high-quality and legally compliant arboriculture service across our communities.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll carry out a variety of tree works, ensuring scheduled programmes are completed safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard. Our goal is simple: to undertake justified tree management that reduces risk, promotes tree health and enhances the environment for our customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, and wants to continue developing their arboriculture expertise.

Location: Norfolk and South Suffolk

Hours: Full Time - 40 hpw - Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent + Company Van

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out a range of arboricultural operations as part of the onsite team.

• Delivering scheduled tree works in line with service requirements and safety standards.

• Operating arboricultural machinery and equipment safely and effectively.

• Supporting the maintenance and management of healthy urban tree populations.

• Providing excellent customer service when interacting with residents and stakeholders.

• Responding appropriately to site issues, escalating safeguarding or emergency situations where required.

• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Previous practical arboriculture experience.

• Experience operating arboricultural machinery and equipment.

• NPTC/Lantra qualifications up to aerial chainsaw level.

• IPAF 1b qualification.

• Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (FA+F).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Commitment to safe working practices.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Aerial tree pruning qualification.

• Aerial tree rigging qualification.

• NRSWA qualification.

• PA1/PA6 certification.

For further information on the role and its responsibilities, you can view the Arborist - The Part I Play statement here.

What You'll Gain

• Ongoing personal development within a supportive Arboriculture Services Team.

• Access to training and development opportunities through our academy.

• A culture focused on learning, continuous improvement and professional growth.

• The chance to make a genuine difference to the health and sustainability of our urban forest.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary - £31333.83 to £34517.36 per annum

• Company Van

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 28 days at 5 years service)

• Family Friendly policies

• Health and Wellbeing support

For full benefits, click here.

How to apply

To apply please click "apply online" below. You will be asked to attach your CV (in MS Word or PDF format) and provide a supporting statement, outlining why you’re the right person for the job.

Important information

Closing Date: 28th October 2026 (Midnight)

About Us
Flagship Services is part of Bromford Flagship Livewest. By joining us, you become part of a one of the largest housing providers in the UK - delivering community-focused services across the East, Central and South West of England. We manage approximately 120,000 homes, serving around 300,000 customers, and with firm ambitions to deliver an additional 50,000 new homes by 2040.