Overview....

The CGM Group is a family-run business, founded in 1985, and provides a complete service to both commercial and domestic customers. Operating throughout East Anglia, Yorkshire and London, CGM Group has bases near King’s Lynn, Norwich, Huntingdon, Dartford and Doncaster regularly traveling these surrounding areas.

At the CGM Group, we have our own team of highly qualified tree surgeons that operate throughout the East of England. We’re proud to be an Arboriculture Association Approved Contractor, the only accreditation scheme for tree surgeons in the UK. We are regularly audited by the Association, so our customers can be totally reassured that they are receiving consistently high-quality and compliant service.

We are now looking for an Arboriculture Operations Manager (Doncaster) to oversee the delivery of practical Arboricultural operations throughout the business. To price new work and deliver outstanding service to new and existing client base. To maintain excellent health and safety practices throughout your teams.

What you'll be doing.....

To carry out practical Arboricultural operations to the standards of the Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor Scheme

To provide onsite guidance and assistance to Arboricultural teams throughout the operating area of the business

To carry out on-site safety auditing against ArbAC scheme standards and carry out post-works quality audits to ensure compliance with quotations submitted and BS3998:2010

Ensuring site surveys are programmed and completed by liaising with the Arboriculture Surveyor.

To oversee the development of Arboricultural operatives attending staff reviews as required

To schedule and complete thorough examination of Arboricultural climbing and rigging equipment to the requirements of LOLER 1998 (and any subsequent revisions)

To prepare and oversee the delivery of the CGM trainee arborist scheme

To ensure daily checks on equipment, vehicles and plant are completed fully and accurately by operational staff liaising with the workshop as required to ensure regular servicing or equipment and plant

To ensure that 7day inspections of Arboricultural climbing and rigging equipment and MEWPs are completed and returned to the Arboriculture Director

Assist in the checking and issuing of PPE, uniform and replacement parts/chains/equipment

Ensuring the correct disposal of Arboricultural arisings at the various locations of the business

Carry out regular audits of vehicle contents ensuring presence and suitability of first aid kits, fire extinguishers, spills kits and sharps boxes. Ensuring that all issued equipment allocated to each operational vehicle is present and fit for purpose

Ensuring that defective equipment is marked and removed from service and allocated for repair promptly

Ensuring knowledge of current industry best practice and all associated knowledge is maintained at an acceptable level by attendance at CPD events and training

Programme operational works through liaison with clients and the Arboriculture Administrator

Ensuring quotation deadlines are achieved through prompt attendance to site visit requests

Skills you need....

Understanding of modern Arboricultural practice and theory

Proficient in all aspects of practical arboriculture

Strong communicator with clients, staff, and management

Competent IT skills

Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to arboriculture

Ability to price works for machinery, labour, and waste requirements

Hold relevant NPTC training certificates relating to Arboricultural activities

Be qualified and competent to complete basic tree survey and reports

Understanding of maintenance and operational requirements for relevant vehicles, plant, and machinery

What’s in it for you?

You will be encouraged and supported to complete any necessary courses to help improve your professional development. Here at CGM Group, you will have access to a wealth of knowledge within the department, both from a practical and academic point of view.

In addition, we offer;

28 days paid holiday including bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into our company pension scheme - 3% employer/5% employee

Refer a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

Please note: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Please apply using the link provided and include your desired salary expectations.

CGM Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity.