We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as a Arborist – Team Leader.

You will supervise day-to-day arboricultural activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while supporting the council’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing its green infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role combining operational delivery with team leadership, planning, and perform and performance management.

To be successful in this role you need:

• A CS30 – Level 3 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting.


• A CS31 – Level 3 Felling Small Trees <380 mm.


• A CS38 – Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue.


• A CS39 – Level 2 Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness.


• A Full UK Driving License with C1 entitlement (up to 7.5 tonnes).

In return we offer:

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.


• Excellent pension plus top-up options.


• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.


• Flexible working (dependent on job role).


• Electric car lease scheme.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.


• Staff lottery.


• Travel and car parking schemes.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

Please note this is a fixed term post due to end on 31.03.2027.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Glen Pinnegar at Glen_Pinnegar@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.