Tree Surgeon Team Leader

Location: Bristol

Pay: £38K

Onsite

Hours: 40 hours per week

Overview

We're supporting a well-established housing association in Bristol in their search for a Tree Surgeon Team Leader to oversee arboriculture operations across their residential portfolio.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Tree Surgeon ready to step up, or an existing Team Leader looking for a more stable, community-focused environment.

You'll lead a small team, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard, while maintaining excellent service for residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate a team of Tree Surgeons on-site
• Plan and oversee daily arboriculture operations across multiple locations
• Carry out tree works including pruning, felling, and maintenance when required
• Ensure all equipment, vehicles, and PPE are safe and compliant
• Conduct quality checks and site inspections
• Assess tree health and manage risk across sites
• Manage workload, performance, and development of team members
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations
• Act as the main point of contact for residents and internal teams
• Support continuous improvement and best practice sharing

Requirements

• Strong experience in arboriculture / tree surgery
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team
• Relevant qualifications (NPTC / Lantra - CS30, CS31, CS32, CS40 etc.)
• Confident using arboriculture machinery and working at height
• Solid understanding of tree health, risk assessment, and site safety
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Ability to manage workloads and deliver against targets
• Professional, customer-focused approach