Arborist Team Leader (Progression Pathway)
Location: Coventry-based with regional travel
• Salary: £35,000–£38,000 (Team Leader band) + progression route to £38,000–£42,000 (Senior)
• Contract: Full time
Why this is different
Most adverts list tasks. Ours offers a clear, paid pathway from leading a crew to becoming a Senior Arborist / Technical Lead, with time boxed for training, real mentorship, and recognition as you step up.
What you’ll lead
A 2–4 person crew delivering pruning, reductions, dismantles and site safety to AA-aligned standards.
Daily team briefings, dynamic risk assessment, and immaculate site set-up/close-down.
Quality control: you’ll sign off work to BS 3998 recommendations and our internal benchmarks.
Client updates on site (polite, clear, professional) and tight liaison with Ops.
Coaching juniors: you’ll pass on good habits, climbing efficiency, rigging logic, tool care.
Your 90-day plan (so you know what “good” looks like)
30 days: Competent crew lead; clean paperwork; zero at-fault safety issues.
60 days: Running complex days unassisted; mentoring a junior on a defined skill.
90 days: Trusted on high-impact jobs; measurable gains in productivity and quality.
Progression you can bank on
Team Leader (you now): £35–38k — full crew/site responsibility.
Senior Arborist (target 6–12 months): £38–42k — lead complex dismantles, mentor TLs, support audits/training.
Optional routes after Senior: Ops Trainer, Client/Contracts, or Technical Lead (rigging, MEWP, utility, or BS5837).
Every step has a documented skills matrix, a review gate, and a salary band. No mysteries.
Training and kit
Structured CPD: refreshers + advanced modules (rigging, MEWP, rescue drills, SSSTS, comms & leadership).
Paid time for rescue practice and toolbox talks.
Modern climbing and rigging kit; maintained fleet; MEWPs where appropriate; LOLER managed.
Support for additional units (e.g., CS40/41, IPAF, Streetworks) aligned to your pathway.
What you’ll bring
Strong production climber with NPTC/Lantra core units (CS30/31/38/39 or equivalents).
You’ve run a small team, delivered briefings, and handled client chats on site.
Calm under pressure, tidy sites, zero-compromise on safety.
Full UK driving licence (towing or MEWP helpful, not essential).
What we offer
Transparent pay bands tied to signed-off competencies (no waiting in limbo).
Recognition: stage certificates, promotion posts, and spot awards for safety/client praise.
A supportive culture, no blame, just learning and getting better together.
Holiday, pension, and all the essentials, plus the satisfaction of doing it properly.
Who we are
Beechwood Trees and Landscapes Ltd is a trusted UK arboricultural provider delivering safe, professional, technically excellent work across public and commercial sectors. We invest in people and promote from within, this pathway is how.
How to apply
Send a short note + CV (or a bullet list of tickets and recent jobs) to careers@beechwoodtrees.co.uk with subject “Arb Team Leader – Your Name”. If you’ve got a quick video of a recent climb/dismantle, include it, always welcome.
