A Career in Commercial Tree Planting

Shenley Depot                                                                                  

GRISTWOOD & TOMS LTD

Founded in 1974 Gristwood & Toms has grown in to 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.

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).

You’ll be working on contracts and projects in various parts of London and the home Counties.

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.