Tree surgeon
Tree surgeons work in towns and the countryside, assessing tree health, removing branches, planting new stock and felling unsafe trees.
Typical Salary
£25,000 – £35,000
per year
Working Hours
40–43
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a tree surgeon, you'll:
- identify hazards caused by trees
- climb trees to cut back or remove branches
- cut down and remove trees and stumps
- plant trees and assess their health
- work with clients to produce tree survey reports
We've identified this as a green job
As a tree surgeon, you'll manage the health of trees so that they can grow and flourish. This can have a positive impact on the environment.
Skills needed
- physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work well with others
- concentration skills
- the ability to work well with your hands
- knowledge of public safety and security
- the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Entry requirements
You may need a driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel to jobs.
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
Career progression
With experience you could:
- become a supervisor or manager
- train to be an arboricultural officer
- start your own business
- move into recreational tree climbing and take people into treetops as an outdoor activity