Job Description
Climbing Arborists - Devon Depot (Full-Time, Permanent)
Location: South Devon (covering the wider South West)
Salary: £27,000 - £36,500 (DOE & qualifications)
Bonus: £300 cash transfer incentive on completion of probation
Join Teign Trees & Landscapes SW Ltd - now part of the Vermala Group
We've just joined the Vermala Group , alongside our sister company Heartwood Tree Surgeons . What does that mean for you? More investment, more kit, more career paths, and more exciting work across a broader geography. You'll keep the close-knit feel of Teign Trees while gaining the backing of a larger group-shared resources, training, and progression without losing our team culture.
If you're fed up with repetitive utility cycles and want varied, high-quality arboricultural work in stunning and challenging locations, this is for you.
Why Teign Trees (with Vermala behind you)
Growth & progression: clear routes to Lead Climber, Team Leader, LOLER Inspector, MEWP/Crane Ops, PTI, and Supervisor roles-plus secondments across group companies and regions.
Serious kit & support: modern fleet, MEWPs, cranes, mechanised arb, and access to group plant and specialist equipment.
Funded training: NPTC/LANTRA, IPAF/MEWP, rigging, aerial rescue refreshers, first aid +F, PTI, and more.
Stable, reputable employer: Arboricultural Association Approved; ISO 9001; NHSS 18 & 2A; strong safety culture and investment in people.
About the Role
We're adding skilled Climbing Arborists to our Devon team, delivering a mix of planned and reactive works for clients including Devon County Council, Forestry England, English Heritage, Paignton Zoo , and domestic/commercial customers.
You'll get involved in:
Technical rigging and large take-downs
Crane and MEWP-assisted operations
Emergency and storm response
Ash dieback programmes and estate/highways works
What We Offer
Competitive salary: £27,000 - £36,500 (DOE)
Bonus schemes + £300 cash transfer incentive
Full uniform & PPE provided
28 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
Company-funded training & qualifications (see above)
Pension scheme
Overtime, weekend & call-out pay opportunities
Prestigious, varied projects across South Devon & the wider region
Modern kit & investment through the Vermala Group
Supportive, fun, and professional team environment
Preferred Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Climbing Arborist / Tree Surgeon
NPTC/LANTRA quals (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 minimum)
Full UK driving licence (B+E an advantage)
Strong H&S mindset and good site discipline
Excellent teamwork, communication and time management
Physically fit and happy working outdoors in all conditions
Your Responsibilities
Climb and perform tree works safely and efficiently
Operate chainsaws, chippers and stump grinders
Inspect and maintain climbing equipment and PPE
Support TM and safe site setup
Complete job records accurately (digital where required)
Mentor junior team members and uphold our standards
Champion safety, quality and customer care
About You
You're:
Reliable, punctual and well-presented
Self-motivated and proud of your craft
Safety-conscious with great attention to detail
A clear communicator and genuine team player
Ready to Take Your Career Higher?
Join a respected, growing company with the added strength of the Vermala Group behind you- more projects, more progression, more possibilities.
Apply now: send your CV and a brief cover note to
(Please include your current qualifications, tickets and availability.)
_Teign Trees & Landscapes SW Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels._
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person