Work with us
Down to Earth are one of the leading firms of arborists in the South East of England. Established for over 40 years, our team are passionate, forward thinking and always evolving.
We are a progressive company and welcome applications from people who are looking for a future in arboriculture.
We often have opportunities to join this well established and successful tree management company which has an extensive list of commercial and domestic clients.
Applicants should ideally be qualified and experienced, although occasional vacancies occur for trainees. We value the following qualities in our staff.
A desire to produce the highest possible standard of work
Polite and courteous
A love of trees
A wish to be part of a professional team in one of the U.K.'s leading tree companies
Remember, you never get a second chance to make a first impression!
Current Openings
Crew Leader
SALARY: Based on experience and qualifications
JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Sevenoaks, Kent
We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Crew Leader with proven, high quality industry experience to join this very well established and successful tree management company.
In addition to 2 years’ leadership experience, we are looking for an arborist who has the following:
- A willingness to learn and a keen interest in all aspects of Arboriculture.
- NPTC CS30, 31,38,39 essential
- An individual that is willing to work as part of a team and take pride in their work.
- Somebody who wants to be part of the business not just work in it.
- Basic arboricultural academic qualification or proof of work based skills.
- Driving Licence with B+E entitlement.
- Be available out of hours for emergency call-outs when required.
- Excellent presentation.
- Experience in veteran tree management would be an advantage however we can provide training to the right candidate.
Down to Earth is an equal opportunities employer. We can offer you a very competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications plus:
A relaxed friendly environment & dynamic team.
A team that insists on consistently high levels of quality in their work.
A position where you are a name not just a number.
A company open to new ideas and with a genuine passion for the industry.
Annual CPD and career development
Full PPE
Variety of work from domestic to local authority/commercial work and specialist veteran contracts.
In addition to the above, we provide excellent on-going training opportunities facilitating additional NPTC certificates such as CS32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 50, IPAF and NRSWA.
Arboricultural Operative
SALARY: Based on experience and qualifications
JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Sevenoaks, Kent
We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Arboricultural Operative with proven, high quality industry experience to join this very well established and successful tree management company.
What are we looking for:
A climber with at least 2 years good experience in the domestic and commercial sector and we would also be keen to hear from college leavers who are looking to learn their craft in an enthusiastic environment.
A willingness to learn and a keen interest in all aspects of Arboriculture.
NPTC CS30, 31,38,39 essential
An individual that is willing to work as part of a team and take pride in their work.
Somebody who wants to be part of the business not just work in it.
Basic arboricultural academic qualification or proof of work based skills.
Driving Licence with B+E entitlement.
Be available out of hours for emergency callouts when required.
Excellent presentation.
Experience in veteran tree management would be an advantage however we can provide training to the right candidate.
Down to Earth is an equal opportunities employer. We can offer you a very competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications plus:
A relaxed friendly environment & dynamic team.
A team that insists on consistently high levels of quality in their work.
A position where you are a name not just a number.
A company open to new ideas and with a genuine passion for the industry.
Annual CPD and career development
Full PPE
Variety of work from domestic to local authority/commercial work and specialist veteran contracts.
In addition to the above, we provide excellent on-going training opportunities facilitating additional NPTC certificates such as CS32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 50, IPAF and NRSWA.
Areas we cover
We cover most of the South East including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London and Essex.
An unpleasant job, taming the leylandii trees which we had inherited and had been allowed to do their own thing for too long! We are grateful to our friends who recommended "Down to Earth" and we are very happy to say to anyone else who reads this, that from Andy who came to give us a very reasonable estimate, and Frankie's team who did skilful and beautiful job, we couldn't be happier. Very nice people too!
Excellent service, professional team, very large job bringing down dead sequoia; handled the job very well, cleared everything up, went above and beyond what we expected
Down To Earth were great. They did an excellent job from start to finish. Good customer service. Excellent team on site who did a fantastic job that went beyond my hopes and cleared up after themselves in an extremely thorough way.
An excellent job from start to finish, arrived on time and did a great job at clearing up afterwards. Worked the whole time they were here and couldn’t be happier with the results!
Exceptional service from start to finish. The job was carried out (non-stop working by the crew!) at the exact time agreed with all the remnants cleared up and taken away. They even ended up clearing my patio!
Another excellent job from Down to Earth trees. They have carried out all pruning and planting a new hedge in my garden for many years and I would never use anyone else. They are reliable, everything is cleared at the end of the job and all the staff from start to finish are polite and professional. I was happy with the quotation given. The 2 guys who carried out the latest work were very pleasant and listened to what I said before beginning the work. I would definitely recommend them.
I have been most impressed with DTE's professionalism and integrity. The scope of work I proposed I discussed was reduced as it wasnt all needed, and the work itself was carried out to a high standard
I had my trees done recently and the four gentlemen did a great job. Very professional and cleared all fallen debris at the end. Will definitely use the company again.
This is an excellent company to do business with. Their quote was thorough and very competitive. The team turned up on time and were very professional, polite and respectful of both our property and our garden. The work undertaken, (tree prunning and removal of a large shrub), was carried out to a high standard and everything was left very tidy. I can only recommend this company for their excellent service.
This company is outstanding in professionalism, care and efficiency, so we didn’t hesitate in using for this job. The weather was bad on the day of the booking and we thought they might postpone the work, but they didn’t. Our job involved varied work - trees, bushes and hedges. Everything is in much better shape now. Thanks, again to Down to Earth.
I have used this company on 3 occasions now. I have found all staff including administrative and the tree surgeons themselves to be consistently efficient, polite and informative. They have always arrived at the arranged time and date, completed the work effectively and well and left the garden clean and clear of all cuttings. Have recommended to neighbours and friends.
Fantastic from start to finish, from the quoting process, application to local council for approval, and the people on site doing the work. Had two trees taken out, one planted and general hedge height reduction work done. Superb team, cleaned up after themselves, very polite to me and neighbours. Will be using again. Thank you!
Had Ben along for a tree survey and risk assessment. Very professional and knowledgeable. Inspected every aspect of our spinney. Would highly recommend!
All work was carried out to my specification and care was taken to protect my walls and side gates. All refuse was removed from my property and my neighbours efficiency
Very professional. DTE did an excellent job reducing my large dead oak tree; and leaving everything in good order when they had finished the job.
We had one tree cut down, bushes cut back and a very high and difficult-to-reach ivy hedge trimmed neatly into a straight line. The team were brilliant; very punctual, tidy and polite and they did an excellent, professional job. Highly recommended.
One tree was felled, two pruned and large hedges cut back, all done neatly, quickly and exactly to my specifications. Everything was tidied away afterwards. I am more than happy with the result, and would definitely recommend this company.
They turned up on time and did a good job. They were polite, professional and left the place tidy. Would recommend.
Arrived on time, friendly professional team, did the job quickly, safely at height and went to considerable trouble to reduce any damage to plants or garden pots, ornaments etc. Left site cleared and tidy. Value for money. What more would you want ?
Thoroughly professional service from start to finish. Used on numerous occasions and never dissatisfied!
Very neat work. Professional and safe. We were happy with the quote. We had asked instead of grinding the root to put plugs in and were a little surprised that this was not included as the surveyor had suggested it during his visit
