Welcome to Maxwell Treecare, an Edinburgh Based Tree Surgeon.
We employ a team of professionally trained and experienced staff.

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Do You Want To Know What It Takes To Be A Tree Surgeon

From time to time we need to employ new staff. So we thought we would set up a web page to advertise when we need to fill a position and to give the applicant some advice on what it takes to be a tree surgeon. Also it may be of some interest to clients who like to know more of what the job entails.

At The Moment There Are No Vacancies

The Basics That Are Needed To Be A Tree Surgeon

• To be fit and a certain amount of strength
• Agility is an important aspect
• An enthusiasm to learn
• A love of the outdoors in all weathers
• Not shy of getting involved and getting dirty

There Are 2 Routes To Go To Become A Tree Surgeon

1. On The Job Training

You will start of as a trainee and work your way up the ladder to become a fully qualified tree surgeon. There will be some training certificates to pass e.g. Lantra. This method is great to find out if this is the right career for you.

1. Go To College To Learn To Be A Tree Surgeon

Going to college will mean you will be taught the latest Arborist`s methods and can expect to start in the job higher up the ladder with more money and responsibility.