In this article you’ll find out more about the measures we put in place to reduce the risk of harm to our workforce and how we are changing the world of tree surgery, one tree at a time.
On a mission to change the world of tree surgery
Achieving significant change in any industry starts with a bold ambition that challenges the status quo. That’s why we are happy to shout about our commitment to changing the world of tree surgery!
Delivering exceptional services to clients starts by creating an exceptional company culture based on the core values of:
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Safety First
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Everyone belongs
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Passion and fun
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Trusted professional
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Better everyday
Let’s dive into those values and understand what it means to those who join our team.
Safety first
From day one, safety is at the centre of everything we do.
When you join the team you complete a comprehensive induction programme. Then, throughout your employment with us, you receive ongoing training to the highest standard, keeping you up-to-date on the latest industry best practice, safety procedures and techniques.
It is our commitment to you that you will never be asked to compromise on safety or quality.
By investing in the best equipment and tools, we ensure you are properly equipped to carry out your work. As you’d expect, equipment is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure it’s in top working condition.
At HRG, safety isn’t just a value but a way of life. We’re proud of our safety record and committed to maintaining it. We believe that by putting safety first, we’re protecting our employees and providing our customers with the highest quality tree surgery.
Everyone belongs
Our values go beyond safety. An inclusive team where everyone belongs creates a workforce who recognise that when the company wins, we all win. We’re a hard-working team, where everyone pulls their weight and celebrates success together.
Your individual contribution to the success of the business is valued and our teams are encouraged to identify ways we can be better tomorrow than we were yesterday.
But it’s not all work and no play.
Passion and fun
When you spend most of your week at work, you must enjoy what you do and the people you work with. That’s why we strive to make your work worthwhile and fulfilling. As well as delivering a high-quality service to our customers, it’s each individual’s responsibility to leave sites in a better condition than when you arrived.
Trusted professional
In an unregulated industry, we stand out from the crowd by ensuring our clients view us as a trusted professional partner. We deliver exceptional service and quality, often going the extra mile. Our customers know that they can count on us to get the job done right, every time.
Better everyday
Working in the natural environment means unending opportunities to learn and grow. You will never complete two identical tasks so every job you do is an opportunity to become a better master of your craft. Our teams learn from each other, from management, from industry-leading trainers and from formal education.
We believe that by constantly striving for excellence, we can provide the best possible service to our clients.
More than “just” values
At HRG Tree Surgeons, our vision is to be one of the best places in the UK to work. That means creating a positive work environment where our employees feel valued and supported, allowing us to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.
By living our values in all that we do, we raise the bar of what is expected of tree surgeons. We become an employer of choice and an exemplar in our industry, attracting clients who share our values.
We believe it’s our responsibility to do our bit to protect the environment, and we’re committed to making a positive impact, eventually becoming a carbon neutral company. From our training programs to our equipment and practices, we’re always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and make a difference.
Mechanisation and technology
Identifying ways to reduce the risk of injury and make tree surgery less physically demanding for our employees is at the forefront of our business plan. One of the ways we do this is by using mechanised methods of work as much as possible.
Increased mechanisation using specialist equipment means we can work faster and more efficiently whilst reducing the physical strain on our tree teams. This makes the job safer and more comfortable for our team and allows us to complete jobs more quickly and with less disruption to our clients.
Of course, there are times when manual tree surgery techniques are necessary. In these cases, we take extra precautions to ensure work is completed safely and comfortably.
R&R is a must
Unlike other tree surgery businesses, we don’t tell you that your days off or work breaks are a benefit. They are an essential factor in you being physically and mentally capable of performing well at work and enjoying your life away from work.
Proactive resource planning prevents our teams being overworked. We work closely with our employees to understand their needs and schedule work in a way that allows for adequate rest and recovery time. This means that our emergency response teams are given time to recover before returning to normal work patterns, ensuring that they can perform at their best when it matters most.
Of course, rest breaks aren’t just important for our emergency response teams. They’re an essential part of maintaining the health and wellbeing of all our employees. We encourage our teams to take breaks throughout the day, and extra breaks when it’s hot!
Other ways we take care of our employees
We take our commitment to health and safety very seriously. We believe that investing in our employees and seeking external support when needed are essential to maintaining the highest possible health and safety standards in our industry.
One of the ways we invest in our employees is through advanced training. We provide our team with ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that they have the skills and knowledge they need to work safely and efficiently but also that they can explore additional training in areas of special interest, such as ecological matters.
As a Living Wage accredited employer, we have confidence that our employees are compensated fairly for their hard work, and we’re committed to providing them with a competitive wage that reflects their skills and experience.
Investment in our employees goes further than pay and conditions. We also seek external support to ensure that we work to industry best practices and can implement opportunities to improve quickly and effectively. Engaging specialist consultants to advise on health and safety management and ensure that our management systems are aligned with ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety, further enhances HRG Tree Surgeons as an employer of choice.
Interested in joining the team?
As a fast-growing tree surgery business in Hampshire, we are always keen to hear from potential employees. Whether you are an experienced arborist looking for a new challenge or are just starting on your career in tree surgery and would like to know more about current opportunities to join our team, simply email your CV and a covering letter to info@hrgtreesurgeons.co.uk
