Work with Dave Ford Tree Care

If you’re an experienced arborist, tree surgeon, team leader or someone who is looking to start a career in arboriculture then we want to hear from you.

Our teams are expanding and we are looking for enthusiastic people who love trees and want to join one of the leading climbing arborist businesses in the South East. Applying for one of our tree surgeon jobs couldn’t be simpler, complete the form below or call 01306 888 441 to arrange an initial informal interview at a time to suit you – and in the strictest confidence.

We offer:

  • Full PPE and Uniform
  • Annual staff reviews
  • Continual Professional Development training
  • Team bonding days
  • 20 days holiday plus all bank holidays
  • Opportunity for progression for the right person
  • Opportunity for overtime
  • Additional holiday on your birthday
  • Monthly Friday takeaways

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Current Vacancies

Arborist Climbers

Are you an talented, hard-working climbing arborist with experience in arboricultural work, with the ability to maintain high standards and achieve results on time? We can offer a great team vibe, interesting work and arborist career opportunities.

Salary of between £26,000 and £32,500 dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Use our Quick Apply form below.

Arborist Team Leader

Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working Arborist Foreman/Team Leader? Do you have experience liaising with clients and motivating staff, maintaining high standards and achieving results on time? Are you looking for the next step up in your career?

Salary of between £28,600 and £41,600 dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Use our Quick Apply form below.

Maintenance Technician/Yard Supervisor Part-time

Can you maintain and repair arboricultural machinery? Could you keep our equipment and our yard looking good and functioning efficiently? Are you happy working on your own initiative? We offer flexible working, including part-time hours to the right person and can accommodate school holidays if needed.

Ideally 15-20 hours per week. Salary of £12 – £15 per hour, dependent on experience.

Use our Quick Apply form below.

Apprentice Arborist

Are you passionate about outdoor working, using your hands as well as your intellect and being part of a team? We are looking for enthusiastic apprentice tree surgeons who are excited to learn more about the world of arboriculture and are motivated to work alongside their studies. One day per week would be spent at Merrist Wood College and four days practising your skills with our professional teams.

Salary dependant on age and apprenticeship courses.

Use our Quick Apply form below.

Groundworker

Are you a hard worker who is happy to undertake all aspects of groundwork and muck in wherever needed? Essential qualities include a willingness to work as part of a team and take instruction, common sense, reliability and a great worth ethic. Mechanical skills or aptitude would be an added bonus, as would experience in using a stump grinder.

We can offer a great team vibe, interesting work and arborist career opportunities.

Salary of between £18,200 – £28,600 dependent upon experience.

Use our Quick Apply form below.

Quick Apply

If you would like to join our team, please complete and submit the form below.