Careers
At Shelford Tree Service we pride ourselves on the depth of our expertise and the quality of our service – we're premium tree surgeons, trusted by land owners, Cambridge Colleges and discerning homeowners in Cambridge and across East Anglia.
Vacancy: Lead Climbing Arborist
If you're ready for a new challenge, we're looking for an Experienced Lead Climbing Arborist to join our growing team!
We’re a respected, professional tree care company working across residential and commercial sites, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and environmental responsibility.
What we’re looking for
✅ Proven climbing and rigging experience (minimum 4 years)
✅ Experience with large tree fells and reductions
✅ Confident leading a team on-site and mentoring junior staff
✅ Strong knowledge of tree pruning, dismantling, and safe work practices
✅ NPTC/LANTRA qualifications
✅ Clean UK driving licence (trailer licence a bonus!)
What we offer
✅ Highly competitive salary (based on experience)
✅ Full-time PAYE employment
✅ Supportive, friendly team culture
✅ A management team that actually listens and cares
✅ Genuine job and knock
✅ High-standard kit and well-maintained vehicles
✅ A nice balance of commercial and domestic work
✅ Investment in your career development and tickets
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step up into a leadership role or continue growing their career with a well-established company. Call Jonno on 01763 208361 or 07743 406569, or email us your up-to-date CV.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Staff testimonials
“I have been working with STS for just over 6 weeks now and it’s been great. All the guys are nice and a laugh, they make the days easy and fun. The work is great and good variety. I’m very happy to be working here and I look forward to what the future brings. Definitely recommend 🙂”
— Jamie
“My experience of working for STS (Shelford Tree Service) for the last 2 years has been an eye-opening experience, where a job does not feel like a job and the people are not work colleagues, they are family. I recommend anyone who’s interested in tree work to consider STS as their new home.”
— Harrison
“Having worked as a tree surgeon for eight years across various companies, I can confidently say that Shelford Trees stands out. They actively solicit and implement feedback from their staff, demonstrating a genuine commitment to improvement. The collaborative and supportive team environment is exceptional; every team member contributes ideas, ensuring efficient job completion. The team’s morale and camaraderie are unparalleled, making it a pleasure to come to work. Shelford Trees truly delivers on its promise of ‘job and knock,’ which is a refreshing change from past experiences. I genuinely enjoy my work here and look forward to continuing with the company.”
— Tom