Lead / Second Climber

| Ayres Tree Fellers

Location: Merton and surrounding South London areas

Salary: £28,000–£38,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time

Closing Date: Early applications advised

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Job Description

Develop Your Career in Arboriculture

Ayres Tree Fellers is looking for an experienced Lead / Second Climber to join its growing team in South London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with established climbing experience who wants to continue developing their technical skills, expand their knowledge and progress their career within the arboriculture industry.

You’ll work across a varied range of sites, from smaller private gardens through to large residential estates, as part of a company that prioritises the quality of its tree work over the volume of jobs completed.

About Ayres Tree Fellers

Ayres Tree Fellers is a long-established family business specialising in all aspects of tree work across South London.

Based in Merton, the company works with a broad range of clients and provides opportunities for experienced arborists to continue learning and developing their skills within the industry.

About the Role

As a Lead / Second Climber, you’ll support the delivery of professional tree work across the company’s client sites.

The position requires someone who already has practical climbing experience and a good foundation in arboriculture, while also being motivated to continue learning and progressing professionally.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 3–5 years’ climbing experience.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are required to hold:

• NPTC 201 (CS30) – Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
• NPTC 202 (CS31) – Felling up to 380mm

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications and requirements are preferred:

• NPTC 203 (CS38) – Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations
• NPTC 204 (CS39) – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
• Full UK driving licence

About You

This opportunity would particularly suit someone who:

• Has around 3–5 years of practical tree-climbing experience
• Has experience working safely within arboriculture
• Holds the required chainsaw qualifications
• Is keen to develop additional climbing and tree-care skills
• Wants to expand their knowledge of the arboriculture industry
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work
• Is looking for a long-term opportunity to progress their career

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established family-run tree-care business while gaining experience across a varied portfolio of projects.

For someone looking to build a long-term career in arboriculture, the position provides the opportunity to develop climbing expertise, gain further industry knowledge and progress towards more senior responsibilities.

How to Apply

To register your interest, please send your contact details and a brief outline of your experience to:

Email: info@ayrestreefellers.co.uk

Informal discussions about the opportunity are also welcomed.

Contact: John Ayres
Mobile: 07436 074184
Telephone: 020 8646 2238