De- Veg Operatives- £30,000-£45,000pa

  • Manpower UK Ltd
  • Feb 17, 2026
Seasonal Industrial

Job Description

Tree Surgeon / De-Veg Operative - Highways

Salary: 30,000- 45,000 + 50% night shift uplift
Hours: Monday-Friday (Absolutely NO weekends!)
Type: Full-Time



Ready to take your arboriculture career to the next level?

If you love working outdoors, enjoy operating powerful equipment, and want a role where your skills actually matter, this is the opportunity for you. We're expanding our Highways Vegetation Team in Cambridge and looking for motivated Tree Surgeons, Climbers, and De-Veg Operatives to join us.

This is more than a job - it's a career pathway with real progression, industry-recognised training, and a team that truly invests in your future.



What You'll Be Doing

  • Driving and operating tractors with flails to keep highways clear and safe

  • Travelling between sites across public highways

  • Performing daily checks and basic maintenance on machinery

  • Working confidently within traffic-managed environments

  • Recording work and site details using a tablet system

  • Tree Surgeons/Climbers: carrying out high-quality arboricultural works safely and efficiently



What We're Looking For

  • Full UK Driving Licence (B required, C1 desirable)

  • Experience in arboriculture, highways, or vegetation management

  • CSCS + CS30/31 certifications

  • Safety Critical Medical

  • Brushcutter qualification

  • MEWP & FAAW+F (bonus points!)

  • Competent Tree Surgeon or Climber

  • Flexibility to work day and night shifts (Mon-Fri only)



Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Excellent salary + HUGE night uplift (50%)

  • No weekends - ever. Enjoy your life outside of work

  • Huge focus on training, development, and career progression

  • Work with modern, reliable, and well-maintained machinery

  • Be part of a supportive, safety-driven team that values your expertise

  • Long-term career stability in a growing industry



Grow your skills. Build your career. Enjoy the journey.

If you're ready to join a company that rewards your hard work, supports your development, and offers genuine long-term opportunities - we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your highways and arboriculture career.