Veterans in Arboriculture – Careers at Frodsham Tree Solutions
A Veteran-Led Business Creating Opportunities for the Armed Forces Community
At Frodsham Tree Solutions, we know that leaving the Armed Forces can be both exciting and challenging.
Finding a new career that offers purpose, progression, teamwork, and a strong sense of achievement isn’t always straightforward.
That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities for service leavers, veterans, reservists, military spouses, and Armed Forces families who are looking for a rewarding future in arboriculture and utility arboriculture.
As a veteran-led business, we understand the value of military experience and the transferable skills that come with it.
Discipline, professionalism, leadership, resilience, and a commitment to safety are qualities that are highly respected within our industry and form the foundation of our company culture.
Why Arboriculture?
Many people don’t realise the variety of careers available within arboriculture and vegetation management.
The industry offers a unique combination of:
- Outdoor working environments
- Team-based operations
- Technical skills and qualifications
- Career progression opportunities
- Physical and practical work
- Long-term job security
For many former military personnel, it provides the perfect transition into civilian employment, combining structured working practices with rewarding, hands-on work.
No two days are ever the same. One day you may be carrying out tree maintenance around power infrastructure, while the next could involve commercial tree surgery, emergency storm response, or vegetation management projects.
Utility Arboriculture – A Growing Industry
Utility arboriculture focuses on managing trees and vegetation around critical infrastructure, such as:
- Electricity networks
- Rail corridors
- Highways
- Utility routes
- Commercial developments
It is a highly specialised sector requiring trained professionals who can work safely, follow procedures, and operate effectively as part of a team.
These are skills that many service leavers and veterans already possess.
As infrastructure investment continues across the UK, demand for qualified utility arborists continues to grow, creating excellent long-term career opportunities.
Structured Training and Development
We believe attitude and commitment are often more important than previous industry experience.
That’s why we provide structured training pathways designed to help individuals build the skills and qualifications required to succeed.
Training opportunities may include:
- Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting
- Tree felling operations
- Tree climbing and aerial rescue
- Aerial pruning
- Utility arboriculture qualifications
- Woodchipper operations
- First Aid at Work and Forestry First Aid
- Environmental awareness and habitat protection
- Basic electrical awareness
We aim to provide a clear route from trainee level through to fully qualified arborist, team leader, and specialist utility roles.
Careers for Service Leavers, Veterans and Reservists
We actively encourage applications from:
- Service leavers
- Veterans
- Reservists
- Military spouses
- Armed Forces dependants
- Members of the wider Armed Forces community
Many of the qualities developed during military service align perfectly with the requirements of arboriculture and vegetation management.
These include:
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Adaptability
- Physical fitness
- Working safely under pressure
Whether you’re approaching the end of your service or have been a civilian for several years, we’d be pleased to discuss potential opportunities.
A Safety-First Culture
Safety sits at the heart of everything we do.
Our work often takes place in challenging environments where attention to detail, planning, communication, and adherence to procedures are essential.
This structured approach is one of the reasons why many veterans settle quickly into the industry and enjoy successful careers within arboriculture.
We recognise and value the professionalism that military personnel bring to the workplace.
Career Progression Opportunities
Joining Frodsham Tree Solutions is not simply about finding a job.
It’s about building a career.
Depending on your interests and development, progression opportunities may include:
- Utility Arborist
- Climbing Arborist
- Aerial Arborist
- Team Leader
- Site Supervisor
- Powerline Vegetation Management Surveyor
- Commercial Arboriculture Specialist
As your qualifications and experience grow, so do your opportunities and earning potential.
Supporting the Armed Forces Community
Our commitment extends beyond recruitment.
We are actively developing partnerships and relationships within military and veteran networks to create meaningful employment opportunities and support successful career transitions.
We believe the arboriculture sector has a great deal to offer the Armed Forces community, and we are proud to play a part in helping individuals build successful civilian careers.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you’re a service leaver, veteran, reservist, military spouse, or member of the Armed Forces community and would like to learn more about careers with Frodsham Tree Solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re looking for an immediate opportunity or simply exploring your options for the future, our team would be happy to discuss how a career in arboriculture could work for you.
Get in touch today and start your next chapter with a veteran-led business that understands where you’ve come from and where you want to go.
The role will involve working across Frodsham and surrounding areas within approximately a 20-mile radius, so applicants should be comfortable travelling locally as required.
Phone:
Tel: 01928 391 307
Mob: 07966 029 614
Email:
info@frodshamtreesolutions.com
Address:
Frodsham Tree Solutions,
Crowmere House,
Dobers Lane,
Frodsham,
WA6 6HA.
Who we work with
From small private clients to large commercial organisations, we work with a wide range of partners across various sectors, delivering safe, reliable, and professional tree services and results. As a veteran-founded business, we’re deeply committed to supporting ex-service personnel by helping them build new careers in the arboriculture industry.
Our mission goes beyond trees – we’re here to make a real difference in people’s lives while keeping the environment safe and thriving.
They have undertaken a variety of tree work for me, including tree felling and crown reductions on large trees next to properties, roads and footpaths. The work is always carefully planned, risk assessed and carried out safely with consideration for neighbours and passers-by.
On several occasions, I have called Chris after storms have caused damage to trees or fallen trees have blocked footpaths and access routes. He has always dealt with these promptly and efficiently, leaving the site safe and tidy. I can highly recommend Chris and Frodsham Tree Solutions.
Using high-quality local contractors like FTS enriches our community woodlands while upholding the values of service, community, and sustainability.
Our Skills
Our Qualifications
- NPTC Unit 0020-03 (CS30) – Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
- NPTC Unit 0020-04 (CS31) – Felling Trees up to 380mm diameter
- NPTC Unit 0020-06,10 (CS48) Powered Pole Pruner
- NPTC Unit 0021-09 (CS41) Aerial Tree Rigging
- NPTC Unit 0020-07, 0021-06 (CS38) – Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
- NPTC Unit 0021-08 (CS39) – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness.
- NPTC Unit 0021-05 (CS50) – Emergency Treework Operations
- LANTRA Cert – Use of Brushcutter
- LANTRA Cert. – Use of Woodchippers
- LANTRA Cert. Use of Stumpgrinders
- LANTRA Cert. – Business Studies for Tree Surgeons
- LANTRA Emergency First Aid at work + Forestry
- IPAF 1b Cert. – Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
- NPTC Unit 304 (CS32) Felling & Processing of Medium Trees over 380mm and up to 760mm
- SafeContractor Approved
