Our Dedicated and Trustworthy Team

Highly qualified and motivated professionals

Leicester Tree Care is a family-run arboricultural company with a reputation for hard work, reliability and professional standards.

Our experienced team is committed to delivering a high-quality service, from individual tree works through to larger commercial and specialist projects.

We take pride in our work and in the way we approach every project, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency and getting the job done properly.

Our investment in specialist equipment, including our 25m CELA spider MEWP, allows us to undertake larger and more challenging projects while providing specialist access solutions for commercial clients and other contractors.

Simon Chamberlain

Arboriculturalist / Director

Simon has over 20 years' experience in the arboricultural industry and is a fully qualified arborist and Lantra-qualified Professional Tree Inspector.

His experience includes managing arboricultural operations and teams, carrying out tree inspections and surveys, managing tree care contracts and undertaking site assessments for planning and development projects.

Simon works closely with clients and contractors to understand project requirements and ensure that tree work is planned, managed and carried out safely and efficiently.

Qualifications:

Professional Tree Inspector - Lantra Level 4 award

BS5837 Workshop Training

Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting - City & Guilds CS30
Felling & Processing Small Trees Up To 380mm Diameter - Lantra M/504/0321
Felling & Processing Large Trees Over 380mm Diameter - Lantra F/504/0565
Sever Individual & Multiple Uprooted (Windblown) Trees - Lantra L/504/062

Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue - City & Guilds CS38

Sectional Felling, Rigging and Dismantling

1B Ipaf Static Boom

Working Safely & Working At Height

Manual Handling

Emergency First Aid At Work

COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health)

Enhanced DBS Certified

Traffic Management NHSS-12D-T1 & T2

Basic Playground Safety, Awareness & Inspection

Scott

Climber/Arborist

Scott has 8 years' experience in the arboricultural industry. He completed his arborist apprenticeship at Pershore College and is now a fully qualified tree surgeon, with extensive experience in both ground-based and aerial tree work.

Alongside his practical work, Scott is increasingly involved in the day-to-day management of the business, including site visits, preparing quotations and liaising with customers and contractors. He is playing an increasingly important role in the continued development of Leicester Tree Care.

His qualifications and experience include:

Arboricultural Qualifications

Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance

Level 2 Award in Processing Trees up to 380mm

Level 2 Award in Crosscutting Timber Using a Chainsaw

Level 2 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness

Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations

Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees Using Free Fall Techniques

Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

Level 3 Award in Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP

Level 2 Award in Safe Use of a Brushwood Chipper

IPAF 1B – Static Boom

Traffic Management – Sector Scheme 12D

Enhanced DBS Certified

Emergency First Aid at Work

Tom

Ground Crew

Tom joined us as part of the governments Kick Start scheme back in summer 2021. Initially on a 6 month placement, he impressed us so much with his can do attitude and is still with us 18 months later. Tom is essentially our main man on the ground, helping to move the brash and logs, process the waste through the chipper and ensure that the working area is left clean and tidy.

Paula

Office Coordinator

Paula manages the accounts, administration and day-to-day running of the office, providing the organisational support behind our arboricultural operations.

Her responsibilities include planning applications, Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and Conservation Area checks, preparation of reports for local authorities, project administration, scheduling and accounts.

With an extensive background in administration and customer service, Paula helps ensure that projects are well organised, efficiently managed and properly supported from initial enquiry through to completion.