Site Supervisor (Arboriculture / Tree Surgery)

Site Supervisor (Arboriculture / Tree Surgery)

Location: Various Regional Sites (Day & Night Shifts Required)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Tree Surgery Director
Salary: €57,500 per annum

Role Objective

ISS Recruitment is partnering with a leading client in the arboricultural sector to recruit a Site Supervisor responsible for managing work sites, coordinating crews, and acting as the primary on-site client representative.

This is a key leadership role ensuring safe, efficient delivery of tree surgery operations while maintaining high standards of communication, safety, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Work Planning & Preparation
• Plan daily work site requirements, including equipment and resources
• Attend yard to equip and prepare company vehicles and machinery
• Communicate operational requirements to yard contacts and drivers, Site Operations & Tree Work
• Carry out tree climbing and ground support work as required
• Operate specialist equipment including MEWP, woodchippers, stump grinders, and polesaws
• Drive company vehicles as part of operational duties

Site Management

• Set up and maintain safe work zones in line with company procedures
• Assign and supervise tasks across the team
• Review RAMS and update Prowork Risk Assessments at the start of each shift
• Deliver daily safety briefings/toolbox talks
• Act as mentor and coach to new staff and apprentices

Health & Safety

• Take responsibility for full site safety and ensure adherence to safe systems of work
• Review and contribute to RAMS documentation
• Record and report incidents, accidents, and near misses in line with procedures
• Ensure compliance with all company and statutory safety requirements

Communication & Reporting

• Act as main on-site point of contact for clients and third parties
• Provide daily, weekly, or as-required progress updates to office/management
• Report staff attendance issues including lateness, absence, and sickness
• Communicate team performance, training needs, and operational issues to management

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in arboriculture, forestry, or a similar outdoor supervisory role
• Strong understanding of site safety procedures and RAMS
• Experience operating arboricultural machinery and equipment
• Full clean driving licence essential
• Ability to work effectively in both daytime and nighttime shifts (regional travel required)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Good command of English (written and verbal)
• Ability to enforce safety standards and lead by example

Desired Attributes

• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with clients, residents, and third parties
• Strong team leadership and mentoring ability
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and site management
• Commitment to continuous improvement and upskilling of team members
• Professional, reliable, and safety-driven mindset

What's on Offer

• Salary of €57,500 per annum
• Company vehicle provided
• Company phone provided
• All PPE supplied
• Pension scheme (contributory after 6 months, post-probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Leadership training and development opportunities
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid personal day (if required)
• Sick pay scheme (SSP)
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support