My journey as a tree surgeon began in 2009 when I started as an apprentice with a small domestic tree company. In 2015, I joined a local council's tree team, gaining valuable experience in the commercial sector. By 2017, I moved on to a larger tree firm, where I worked on both domestic and commercial projects, becoming fully qualified and involved in contracts across the UK, including work for British Telecom, the Environment Agency, and Network Rail. During this time, I honed my skills in climbing, large tree removals, and reductions, as well as operating MEWPs and cherry pickers. In 2021, I transitioned into freelance subcontracting, allowing me to establish and grow my own business--Red Kite Tree & Hedge Services.
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Kieran Johns - Owner
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I am 34 years old and have been working in the tree industry since 2009. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience and obtained a range of industry-recognized qualifications, including:
These qualifications, combined with years of hands-on experience, ensure that I can safely and professionally handle a wide range of tree and hedge work.
- City & Guilds NPTC in:
- Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting
- Felling
- Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue
- Aerial Cutting & Free-fall Techniques
- Handheld Hedge Cutters
- Pedestrian Mowers (Cylinder & Rotary)
- Ride-On Mowers (Cylinder & Rotary)
- Brushcutter & Trimmer
- IPAF Operator Training – Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)
- Lantra Awards – Woodchipper Operation
- ROLO – Health, Safety & Environmental Awareness
- DEFRA Module 1 – Water Awareness
- First Aid Certifications:
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) – Including management of catastrophic bleeding
- Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) – Including management of adder snake bites.
These qualifications, combined with years of hands-on experience, ensure that I can safely and professionally handle a wide range of tree and hedge work.
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