Career Opportunities

Closing Date: 19.09.2025

Job Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team, to support us with the delivery of vegetation management, landscaping and minor civils services.

You will be working for one of the UK's leading commercial contractors for land and aquatic vegetation management. DC Ground and Tree Care Ltd employ a team of directly employed and highly skilled operatives working on projects across the whole of the UK. Projects you will be involved with include those in the public sector, on highways, canal and water networks and infrastructure projects for major national contractors.

You will work closely with and report to our Managing Director and Operations Manager and be responsible for the management of employees, the pricing and planning of works, and the day to day organisation of contracts from start to completion. 

The role will be based at our depot in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, but will involve travel to sites across the UK to carry out pricing, site audits and project management duties as per the needs of the business. Working hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm - occasional flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business and our clients. 

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Must have prior project management experience within the commercial vegetation management sector (or similar field). 
• Must be confident in the preparation of quotations, with the ability to assess and price works to ensure projects are commercially viable while remaining competitive and aligned with client requirements. 
• Must have strong people management skills, with the ability to organise, lead and motivate staff. 
• Must be approachable, professional, and able to maintain the excellent relationships we have with clients, representing the business positively on site and in meetings. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and paid company events/team-building exercises throughout the year
• Company car
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Company sick pay scheme
• Regular appraisals to support development and progression
• Opportunity to be part of a growing business in a positive and supportive workplace environment

Closing Date: Ongoing Open Vacancies

Job Role

We are looking for an experienced Arborist to join our team, to support us with the delivery of consistently high-quality vegetation management services to include climbing, felling, trimming, pruning and stump grinding. You will be expected to carry out work across a national remit and sometimes be required to work overtime including nights, weekends and working away.   

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years experience working as an arborist.
• You must hold all relevant arborist LANTRA, NPTC or  equivalent qualifications – applicants with no tickets can not be considered. 
• Must hold a UK driving license 
• Trailer experience is desirable 
• CSCS qualification desirable
• You will be self-motivated with a proactive approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem-solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirements for this role
• You will be able to work as part of a team under the direction of a site supervisor to provide a safe and professional service to the customer
• A general understanding of plant machinery and machine maintenance is desirable
• You will be adaptable and flexible in approach to workload demands including being willing to work away when required
• Good communication and people skills
•  All applicants must be based near our Heckmondwike depot, as the workday begins and ends at this location. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for progression
• 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays ( accruing after 3 years of service )
• Opportunity to pay into a pension fund
• Opportunity to be part of a growing business with an experienced team of tree surgeons, apprentices and labourers 
• A varied and exciting workload
• Subsistence when working away 
• Chance to enhance your CV with regular training and new qualification opportunities