Qualifications
-NC Arboriculture (Kirkley Hall - 2002)
-Maintain and operate the chainsaw
-Fell & process small trees 200mm - 380mm
-Fell & process medium to large trees over 380mm
-Use of a chainsaw from a rope & harness
-Climb a tree and perform aerial rescue
-Carry out pruning operations
-Aerial tree Rigging
-Supporting colleagues undertaking tree related operations
-Safe use of manually fed Woodchipper
-Safe use of plant machinery with front loader
-City & Guilds award in using Ride on Flail-mower
-First Aid + F (Forestry)
-Commercial Risk Assessment (Arb Association)
-Safe Contractor Approved)
-Trust Mark (Registered)
-CHAS Accredited (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme)
-Registered Trade Scheme (Gateshead Council)
-Electrical hazard awareness for utility tree work
-Prepare to work safely on a utility tree work site
-Specialised electrical knowledge for utility tree work
-BESC (Access, Movement & Egress to work under Overhead Lines)
-National Grid PERSON
-Authorised person to work under Overhead Lines
-IOSH Managing Health & Safety at Work
-Construction Skill Health & Safety (3712228) -CSCS Card

Chris came into tree surgery late compared to others – he started his training aged 28 at Kirkley Hall. He set up his own company back in 2004, became a limited company in 2009 and went on to be awarded the status of 'Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor' which there are only a few other companies to have ever achieved this status in the North East.

He employs three others to work with him: his lead climber Gavin Herold, Operations manager David Layton & our newest addition Reece Curtis our apprentice.

With Chris Gill Tree Surgery as your Arborists, they will meet your expectations and surpass them by miles!!

Hobbies
Family camping trips, Classic VW cars, having lots of father & daughter time

Qualifications
-NC Arboriculture (Houghall College - 1999)
-Maintain and operate the chainsaw
-Fell & process small trees 200mm - 380mm
-Fell & process medium to large trees over 380mm
-Use of a chainsaw from a rope & harness
-Climb a tree and perform aerial rescue
-Safe use of manually fed Woodchipper
-Safe use of plant machinery with front loader
-City & Guilds award in using Ride on Flail-mower
-Safe use of stumpgrinder
-First Aid + F (Forestry)
-Electrical hazard awareness for utility tree work
-Prepare to work safely on a utility tree work site
-Specialised electrical knowledge for utility tree work
-BESC (Access, Movement & Egress to work under Overhead Lines)
-National Grid PERSON
-Authorised person to work under Overhead Lines
-IOSH Managing Health & Safety at Work

Chris worked with Dave at a previous company and his ability and work ethic really made a good impression, when the managers role arose within Chris Gill Tree Surgery there was only one candidate that would fill the post perfectly and that was Dave.

Dave is working towards becoming the health & safety appointed person within the company and has just gained IOSH managing health & safety at work.

In his younger years dave has worked on trees of such a size that others have walked away from, now his role is managing and running jobs along with bringing on our newest addition to the company, our apprentice Reece Curtis.

Hobbies
Camping/Hiking, restoring & riding classic motorcycles.

Qualifications
-Maintain and operate the chainsaw
-Fell & process small trees 200mm - 380mm
-Use of a chainsaw from a rope & harness
-Climb a tree and perform aerial rescue
-Carry out pruning operations
-Aerial tree Rigging
-Safe use of manually fed Woodchipper
-Safe handling and application of Pesticides (PA1)
-Safe application of Pesticides using Pedestrian hand held equipment (PA6)
-National Safety Passport
-First Aid + F (Forestry)
-Electrical hazard awareness for utility tree work
-Prepare to work safely on a utility tree work site
-Specialised electrical knowledge for utility tree work
-BESC (Access, Movement & Egress to work under Overhead Lines)
-National Grid PERSON
-Authorised person to work under Overhead Lines

Gavin is a highly experienced tree professional with many years of experience. Focusing on current arboricultural standards, he is able to deliver advice on varied pruning techniques, pruning operations and management plans, along with vast pets & diseases knowledge.

Gavin is also an expert in TPO & Conservation Area applications, with his clear communication and his exceptional current knowledge he will deliver a professional and bespoke service to each client every time.

Having also worked for a variety of Contractors all over the UK Gavin has seen and done it all!

Hobbies
Camping, Rope Slicing & spending quality time with his young family.

Qualifications
-First Aid + F (Forestry)

Reece is currently studying his level 2 in Arboriculture at Kirkley Hall and has been with us since June 2016. He has excelled in his climbing at college so much that he has been awarded the Student of the Term for the Autumn term 2017…!

Hobbies
All aspects of tree work & college.