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Careers
At STS, we’re always on the lookout for keen, motivated individuals to join our team. As a growing and forward-thinking arboriculture company, opportunities to work with us often arise.
We actively seek qualified and experienced professionals, but we also welcome those new to the industry—because we believe in developing talent.
If you’re eager to learn, we may be able to train you and provide a rewarding, long-term career in commercial arboriculture.
Why STS?
We never stop striving to create a positive, engaging workplace, which is why we’re an employer of choice.
At STS, we understand that our success is built on the strength of our people. That’s why we invest in our team, providing development opportunities, equal access to career growth, and a supportive work environment.
As an equal opportunities employer, we seek to attract, nurture, and retain excellent individuals who share our vision for industry-leading commercial arboriculture.
Ready to grow your career with STS? Get in touch today!
Benefits & Rewards
We recognise that our success is built on the dedication, expertise, and hard work of our people. That’s why we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our appreciation for their contributions. When you join STS, you’ll have access to:
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Competitive Salary
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Company Pension Scheme
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Death in Service Scheme / Life Assurance
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Generous Holiday Entitlement
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Recruitment Referral Scheme
Current Vacancies
Team Leader /Arborist Climber
About the job We are currently seeking several full time Team Leader /Arborist Climbers to work out of our Bedford office in either the established Utility Sector or Amenity sector. The positions offered are professional and we are looking for skilled staff to join our team. To keep your qualifications up to date we offer refresher training and CPD, (continuous professional development) up to Team Leader. Our in-house safety team will also ensure you are qualified for the demands of the role, and you will be kept up to date with first aid, manual handling, leading a team and the latest best practice. Our equipment is maintained to a high standard to ensure the job is as mechanised as much as possible and to support our professional reputation. Essential requirements: Utility Industry experience is preferred but not essential. Team Player and/or ability to work as team leader Enthusiastic and wanting to develop within the industry Preferred Skills. Utility tree qualifications Ground tree cutting qualifications Aerial tree cutting qualifications & rescue Full Driving licence. We offer a friendly environment and a team atmosphere. Salary in the region of £28,000 – £45,000 dependent on your skill and experience. Extra is paid for call outs/faults and weekend work.
Surveyor
About the job We are looking for eager individuals to form part of our team as skilled utility surveyors. The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining their own workload, managing teams allocated to their business work steam and working closely with our customers in a professional manner. The candidate will ideally have some, but not necessarily all, of the following: NPTC Utility Arboriculture Units UA1, UA 2.1, UA 5.1 and 5.2 or equivalent. 3-5 years’ experience in a similar job role, or experience as a Team Leader looking to retrain as surveyor. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to prioritise workload and balance demands from numerous sources to ensure that all stakeholder needs are met. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships. Understanding of working around/with electricity in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Experience of leading teams and/ or coordinating the work of others. Excellent customer service skills. Results Driven Excellent organisational, communication and planning skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Part-time may be considered for the right candidate. Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year dependent upon experience, plus bonus circa £3,000.00 Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Bedford MK43 9EF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
