Arboricultural Operations Working Foreperson

Arboricultural Operations Working Foreperson 

Join the Cormac Environment team – Where Trees Matter

We at Cormac Environment are passionate about trees, conservation, and the preservation of these vital living structures. Trees are essential to our ecosystems, communities, and landscapes—and we’re proud to care for them.

About Us

Cormac Arboriculture Services provides a comprehensive, end-to-end tree management service across Cornwall. Our professional teams deliver expert tree surgery, extensive planting programmes, and ongoing stewardship of a wide variety of species across diverse landscapes—from country parks and towns to rural villages. No two days are the same for our dedicated teams of tree surgeons, removing windblown trees from Highways to restorative pruning to maintain tree health.  We truly have the Environment at the heart of all we do and wherever practical use battery equipment, biofuels and ethanol free fossil fuels and modern equipment and machinery in our operations.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Tree Surgeon to take on a senior role, supervising Arboricultural Teams, working closely with the Arboriculture Area Manager within our Operations Team. This is a leadership position where you’ll guide, coach, and mentor others, sharing your experience while continuing your own professional development

If you’re passionate about arboriculture and aspire to lead a progressive team of arborists, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise arborist teams across varied sites
• Coordinate daily operations 
• Contribute to scheduling and programming of works
• Ensure high standards of safety and quality, undertaking audits and team engagement  
• Communication with Highways, Utility Companies, Customers and Supply chain
• Mentor junior staff and support their development
• Contribute to tree planting, conservation, and habitat enhancement projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Comprehensive training and development programme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing team
• Access to mental health support and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Paid professional memberships (e.g. Arboricultural Association)
• Use of modern machinery, equipment and vehicles

Our Values

At Cormac, we are committed to:

• Environmental stewardship – protecting and enhancing Cornwall’s natural assets
• Safety first – prioritising the health and wellbeing of our people and communities
• Quality in everything – delivering excellence in workmanship and service
• Teamwork and respect – fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Continuous improvement – investing in training, innovation, and personal growth

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advance Arborist Level trained (NPTC, City and Guilds) 
• Professional Tree Inspection Level 3
• Arboricultural Association membership
• ILM leadership training

If you’re working towards these qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you.

For more information please check the Role Profile

Our offer to you

Salary: £35,122

Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Bodmin, Cornwall

Close date: Midnight Wednesday 12^th November 2025

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers.  If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply
It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.

Contact us
If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.