- Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines.
- Operate boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools.
- Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck
Tree surgeon | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Tree surgeons carry out tree work including planting, felling, care and maintenance, and hazard assessments.
Tree surgeons typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Tree surgeon you will typically work weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
38,029 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Tree surgeon
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38,466 GBP
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36,688 GBP
Average salary for part-time Tree surgeon
Average salary for full-time Tree surgeon
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27,478 GBP
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25,125 GBP
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32,106 GBP
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38,029 GBP
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36,688 GBP
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38,466 GBP
Salary over time for Tree surgeon
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33,271 GBP
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33,712 GBP
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35,268 GBP
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35,376 GBP
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36,608 GBP
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37,704 GBP
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38,029 GBP
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39,930 GBP
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30,138 GBP
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Future outlook for Tree surgeons
Very good outlook
33 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
-1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Tree surgeon and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Things to highlight for your Tree surgeon interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
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