Arb Team Lea

Helmrig is seeking an Arb Team Leader in Leyland, UK, to lead a team in horticulture and environmental care. Responsibilities include team management, health and safety compliance, and task delegation. Required skills include various City & Guilds NPTC qualifications in arboriculture and a full UK driving license. The role offers full-time employment with a salary of £32,000 per year, along with benefits like a pension and on-site parking.
Helmrig is a forward-thinking company, and we are developing teams across horticulture, invasive species management, biodiversity net gain, and tree services. This joined-up approach recognises how these areas link together, putting you in a leading position in the ever-changing world of outdoor spaces and environmental care.

We're committed to developing your skills through bespoke training to suit individual needs, and if you're looking for a career, we'll ensure you meet your career goals as you help us deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for a greener future. This investment in our people means we stay adaptable and at the forefront of creating thriving, biodiverse environments across the UK. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a growing business where there will be ample opportunity to learn & develop through our bespoke, individually tailored training programs.

Key responsibilities & duties will be dependent on skills & experience but broadly cover:

· Confidently leading a team and ensuring that expectations are set

· Ensuring that Health and Safety standards are adhered to and risk assessments are carried out

· Motivating and coaching the team

· Demonstrating an excellent knowledge of tree-cutting equipment, processes, techniques and health and safety standards

· Delegating work allocating tasks based on strengths and weaknesses within the team

· Communicating with team members and management

Keeping up to date with progress and ensuring the team is meeting its goals

Skills required:

· City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting

· City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

· City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue

· City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques

· Basic arboriculture academic qualification or proof of work-based skills

· A full UK driving license

· CSCS labourer’s card (beneficial but not essential)

· Attention to detail & commitment to quality work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Helmrig - Arb