Arborist

Arborist

Location: Field based across Drogheda and Cavan

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Ground Control is expanding in Ireland and we're looking for a skilled Arborist to join our Arb Utility division.

What you'll do

As an Arborist in our Utilities division, you'll be responsible for the safe removal and clearance of vegetation and trees around power lines. Experience in Utility Arboriculture is ideal but not essential - however, you must be a qualified Arborist as a minimum.

What you'll get

You'll be part of a professional, safety focused team that has recently secured new work in this area. We will invest in your training to obtain your UA tickets as part of the role.

What We're Looking For

You must be a qualified Arborist with relevant certifications including a climbing ticket.

• Experience in Utility Arboriculture (preferred but not essential)
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety procedures
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines
• Flexibility for occasional overnight stays, depending on workload and locations
• Ideally, you will have a full driving licence so that you can drive a work van

Benefits

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mindSubsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.