Tree Planting and Aftercare Operatives - Maidstone

Arbjobs is hiring Tree Planting and Aftercare Operatives in Maidstone, Kent. The role involves outdoor work, tree planting, stump removal, and maintenance of young trees. Candidates should have a full driving license and a motivation for high-quality work. No experience is necessary as training is provided. The position offers 20 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays, within a supportive team environment.
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A Career in Commercial Tree Planting

BASED AT OUR MAIDSTONE DEPOT IN KENT

Founded in 1974 Gristwood & Toms has grown into one of the largest and best equipped arboricultural companies in the UK. Employing over 170 staff. We pride ourselves in having sufficient resources and expertise to provide a comprehensive arboricultural service to all sectors regardless of scale.

Come and join one of the country’s leading and progressive arboricultural companies.

THE ROLE

Would you enjoy working outside as part of team, helping the environment in a fast-moving business?

We hold long term contracts with local authorities across London and the Southeast and we have Private clients. Planting around 5,000-7,000 trees each winter season. We are specifically looking for planters to operate on our Kent County Council Contract which will include Bexley and Bromley and other London Boroughs as required.

Duties include but not limited to, Tree planting, stump removal, root pruning, tree pit creation, pathway works including resetting kerb stones and laying tarmac. During the summer months it's all about keeping those young trees alive with regular watering and young tree maintenance programs to complete.

Imagine walking around your area in years to come and seeing the trees that you have planted reach maturity.

We recruit new staff with or without experience (we provide full training and PPE).

REQUIREMENTS

Full driving licence. Van driving experience ideal.

Be highly motivated and able to work to an extremely high standard of both safety and quality

20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

In return we offer a friendly environment and team atmosphere along with progression opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information please call 01923 851 561 or alternatively please email your CV to Joan.young@gristwoodandtoms.co.uk.