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Qualified Arborist / Tree Surgeon (Climber)

Self Employed Role

It’s all about the climbing and then some…

You must already be a qualified & experienced climber.

We are looking for quality people to develop within the business with like-minded individuals.

We undertake: Technical dismantling jobs, large crown reductions, woodland work, domestic tree work, road side works, Remote Cherry Picker access, large scale clearance, tree work over water courses, consultancy, etc.

If you are interested get in touch to discuss your skill set and how you would fit into the team.

About Beddow Tree Specialists

Beddow Tree Specialists is a highly focussed tree surgery company focusing on quality and technical work with a team of experienced arborists providing specialist & quality tree surgery & tree care services throughout Leicestershire and surrounding areas.

Beddow Tree Specialists has 23 years trading with a huge client base. We are focussed on doing it right, not just ad hoc expansion.

We have our own in-house mechanics to ensure equipment is maintained, as well as our own in-house Health and safety section.

What you will get in return:

  • Varied and highly technical work without repetitive street tree or utility works.
  • Part of a team not just a number.
  • Highest rates of pay – Best people = Best Wages
  • Huge range of equipment inc: Mewp, loaders, tractors, chippers, stump grinders, bespoke tree trucks.

Responsibilities:
– Perform tree maintenance tasks such as pruning, trimming, and shaping trees
– Remove dead or hazardous trees using appropriate equipment and techniques
– Operate and maintain various hand tools and power tools required for tree care
– Assess tree health and provide recommendations for treatment or removal
– Plant, irrigate, and maintain trees and shrubs in accordance with landscaping plans
– Assist with groundskeeping duties such as mowing, weeding, and garden maintenance
– Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely

Skills:
– Mechanical knowledge to operate and maintain equipment
– Proficiency in using hand tools such as pruners, saws, and shears
– Familiarity with power tools used in tree care, such as chainsaws and wood chippers

Qualifications:

NPTC/Lanta/ City & Guilds qualifications required, minimum as follows:

  • Maintenance & Cross Cutting
  • Fell & Process Trees up to 380mm
  • Accessing Tree using Rope & Harness
  • Aerial Rescue/Tree Climbing
  • Aerial cutting using Chainsaw & Freefall Techniques
  • Chipper

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance

Salary: £120.00-£220.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence with zero points (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance

 

Tree Surgeon/ Arborist Trainee (Development Role, Self Employed)

Self Employed Role

Here at Beddow Tree we have a full trainee position available for someone who is very keen to become a tree surgeon.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic person with an interest in tree surgery and someone looking for a long-term career to join us in a development role.

This is a start at the bottom role with full training supplied for the right candidate to take you all the way through your career, as high as you can go with progression based on effort and attitude.

You will be expected to attend training courses with an approved training provider, in addition to in house and ‘on the job training’ at Beddow Tree client sites.

You need to have a Driving License (clean/zero points) and a passion for becoming a tree surgeon. You need to be prepared to work hard and have diligent work practice.

A head for heights is also required!

About Beddow Tree

Beddow Tree is a highly focused tree surgery company focusing on quality and technical work with a team of experienced arborists providing specialist & quality tree surgery & tree care services throughout Leicestershire and surrounding areas.

Beddow Tree has over 23 years trading with a huge client base. We are focused on doing it right, not just ad hoc expansion.

We have our own in-house mechanics to ensure equipment is maintained, as well as our own in-house Health and safety section.

What you will get in return:

· Varied and highly technical work without repetitive street tree or utility works.

· Full staff development program from zero experience to expert climber to life after climbing.

· A business that focuses on continual staff development.

· Part of a team not just a number.

· Highest rates of pay – Best people = Best Wages

· Huge range of equipment inc: Mewp, loaders, tractors, chippers, stump grinders, bespoke tree trucks.

Candidates Essential Requirements:

· Drivers Licence (clean license, no points)

· A genuine interest in arboriculture

· Ability to work at heights & handle outdoors ‘all weathers’

· Experience working as part of a team as well as demonstrating use of own initiative

· Can follow both written and verbal instructions

· A committed approach to health and safety

· Good attention to detail and self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn new things.

If you are interested, we will need a CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like a career in Arboriculture.

Training Programme

Tier 1 Training

NPTC 201/202 (CS30) Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting

NPTC 203 (CS31) Felling and processing trees up to 380mm

NPTC 206 (CS38) Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness

NPTC 306 (CS38) Tree climbing and aerial rescue operations

NPTC 002053 Safe use of Stump Grinders.

NPTC Safe Use of Pesticides PA1 & PA6 EcoPlug.

NPTC 002057 Manually Fed Wood Chipper

NPTC 308 (CS39) Aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free fall techniques.

NPTC 003926 Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance & Operation

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry

Safe use of mobile elevated work platform (mewp) (1B Static Boom)

Rough Terrain Telehandler / Articulated mini-loader

Level 2 Qualification in Arboriculture

CAT Scan (Cable scanning)

NHSS Traffic Management/ Signing Lighting and Guarding: TTMBC

Ladder Use Training

Tier 2 Training

NPTC 308 (CS39) Aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free fall techniques.

NPTC 307 (CS40) Aerial Tree Pruning

NPTC 309 (CS41) Aerial Tree Rigging

NPTC 0039 (CS32) Felling & Processing medium trees over 380mm & up to 760mm

NPTC 003926 Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance & Operation

NPTC 002102 Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using Chainsaw

NPTC 002103 Assisted Fell Operations (winch operations)

IOSH Managing Health & Safety

NHSS Traffic Management/ Signing Lighting and Guarding: TTMBC

Tractor driving/user

LANTRA Firewood Processors

Safe use of mobile elevated work platform (mewp) (1B Static Boom)

Rough Terrain Telehandler / Articulated mini-loader

Level 2 Qualification in Arboriculture

NHSS Traffic Management/ Signing Lighting and Guarding: 12D T1/T2/M2 Assessments

Tier 3 Training

Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture

Ladder Inspector

Arb Equipment Loler Inspector

Tier 4 Training

Level 6 Qualification in Arboriculture

Rates of Pay

This role is available self-employed.

Self Employed rate £100 per day

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

· Free parking

· On-site parking

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

· Manual drivers licence with zero points (required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type: Full-time

Licence/Certification:

  • Drivers Licence (manual not auto) with zero points (required)

Work Location: In person

 

Feedbacks

I fully recommend Beddow Trees Specialists. They are very professionals, hard workers and polite. I never had any issues with them, on the contrary, my neighbours are using them too.

Google Review from Susana Jimenez-Montalvo
12 November 2025

Beddow tree Specialist did a great job of removing our 2 lime tree.
From initial enquiry they were quick to response and survey. Followed up by sending an email quote.

Provisional dates were agreed as our trees had Protection orders on them and we had to wait for the local authority authorisation.
Work was carried out professionally, the lads worked hard, quickly removing the trees and did a great job of tidying up.

Google Review from Angela Roberson
8 November 2025

We had tree works carried out by Beddows today.
We are very pleased with the results.

They worked on three mature trees at the bottom of the garden. Many of the large branches were overhanging neighbouring gardens. I was concerned that damage to their property could have occurred.

I didn’t need to , they worked very safely and carefully.

They also had to work above my workshop which they did without damage.
They left the garden in a really clean condition.

I would have no hesitation recommending this company. They are very friendly, easy to work with and totally professional.

Google Review from Keith Aubrey
7 November 2025

“Hello Mike,

All work completed to satisfaction, thank you very much.  Helpful team and tidied up well afterwards, thank you.”

 

Thompson – Leicester (Re-Pollard Silver Birch; Lawsons Cypress Removal)
3 November 2025

My parents & myself have used Beddows for many years.
They are extremely professional & efficient.
Incredibly polite.
Neat & and tidy.
They cleared all the mess up & took everything away after felling a large cherry tree.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone
A 5 star 🌟 service all round

Google Review from Michele Kearl
2 November 2025

“Thanks too for sorting out a date and time for Mike to visit to give us a quote.  It’s very reassuring that an email quote follows swiftly after a personal visit.  We have very much valued advice from Mike, he is really knowledgeable and more importantly, willing to share!

The work was carried out professionally with the area left clean and tidy with no damage to the surrounding area.  All waste was removed and paths cleared.  Apart from a lighter, clearer space, you really wouldn’t know anyone had been working there”!

 

Iliffe – Leicester (Purple Cherry Plum Removal, Stump Grinding)
27 October 2025

“Just to add that I was very impressed by the general efficiency of your staff and I was happy with the work and would use or recommend you again.”

 

Northwood – Stoneygate, Leicester (Magnolia Coppice)
22 October 2025