Arboricultural Worker Current Vacancies

2008-06-13:

Arboricultural workers, sometimes known as arborists, are involved in planting, cultivating and maintaining trees and shrubs grown for amenity purposes. There are three main kinds of worker: planter, climber or tree surgeon, and ground staff.

Climbers work at heights of up to 36 metres, pruning diseased trees or removing branches that are potentially hazardous. tools and re-fuelling chainsaws.

They also need climbing skills to assist the climber if necessary. Planters prepare the ground for tree planting, plant young trees, and apply pesticides and fertilisers.

Arboricultural workers use a range of equipment, including hand tools for planting and cutting, and power tools such as chainsaws, hedge cutters and strimmers. Some work such as tree planting may be seasonal privately owned gardens.

Most work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions. Those working for a commercial safety equipment such as protective boots, trousers, Employers include local authorities, private landowners, public bodies and forest management companies. employers are specialist contractors who carry out work for commercial enterprises, utility companies and other clients.

Small firms of experienced arboricultural workers start their own small businesses. There are opportunities for trained staff, especially climbers, to work overseas.

Experienced arboricultural workers may earn 15,500 to around 18,000 a year. Income depends on the employer, location and type of work. Climbers - ground staff. (Permalink)