Mark Palmer
Dundrum,N. Ireland
Summary
Certified Arborist experienced in tree surgery, pruning, and health assessment. Delivered high-quality tree care solutions through expertise in heavy machinery operation, aerial rescue, and risk assessment. Focused on safety and preservation while enhancing urban green spaces and ensuring public safety.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
HGV driver
2018.01
- Operated HGV across Europe and UK during COVID pandemic, ensuring timely deliveries amidst challenging conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service to foster client relationships.
- Followed set routes efficiently using GPS systems reducing travel time.
- Maintained safe transport of goods by adhering to all traffic laws.
Arborist
Treesafe
Waimauku, New Zealand
2025.06 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments, identified potential risks with mature trees.
- Improved tree health by performing regular pruning and maintenance tasks.
- Applied effective techniques to transplant mature trees without causing harm.
- Promoted biodiversity with strategic planting of native trees.
- Undertook tree felling for safety enhancement in residential areas.
Arborist Land Clearing
Treescape
kumeu, New Zealand
2022.12 - 2025.06
- Worked in Treescape's Land Clearing Division since 2022, executing comprehensive land clearing tasks, including scrub cutting and large-scale projects involving pine trees and weed species, using 25t to 27t excavators for machine assistance and sectional tree dismantling. Conducted crane operations with 13t to 450t cranes and performed helicopter tree removals, low ground pressure felling, tree shearing, and stump grinding.
- Collaborated with construction teams to minimise environmental impact during development projects, ensuring adherence to sustainability practices.
- Utilised advanced climbing equipment to trim difficult-to-reach branches in various locations.
Lead Climber
Isle of Man
2021.01 - 2022.10
- Executed eight rigging and crane removals to support effective tree management.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Tree Surgeon
Tree Surgeon Clark Cunningham
2014.09 - 2018.01
- Maintained customer hedges and trees, achieving specifications and enhancing landscape appearance.
- Managed street trees in Belfast, cut and erected Christmas tree, executed crane take-down jobs, and performed stump grinding and removal of stumps and trees with care. Operated small rigid and HGV lorry.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to commencing any work.
- Utilised pruning techniques to maintain shape and growth pattern of trees, ensuring aesthetic appeal.
- Implemented preventative measures against tree diseases, promoting healthier plant life.
Tree Surgeon
Tree Surgeon Northern Tree Services
2012.08 - 2014.01
- Trimmed and shaped customer hedges and trees to enhance aesthetic appeal and align with customer specifications.
- Investigated signs of pest infestations promptly which helped in early diagnosis and treatment.
- Implemented preventative measures against tree diseases, promoting healthier plant life.
- Assessed health of various tree species for effective care.
Tree Surgeon
Tree Surgeon Tristan Kirner, Hillsborough
Hillsborough
2010.06 - 2012.07
- Trimmed and shaped hedges and trees to meet customer specifications, enhancing overall property aesthetics.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to commencing any work.
- Cleared debris post-operation providing a clean space for clients after each job.
- Collaborated closely with team members for efficient task completion.
Education
NPTC - CS30.1, CS30.2, CS31, CS38, CS39, CS40
2010.11 - 2014.06
Key Stage 3 Information Technology Level 4 - undefined
2005.09 - 2010.06
Skills
- Vehicle operation
- Driving regulations
- Defensive driving
- Route planning
- Route optimisation
- Load management
- Cargo securing
- Cargo handling
- Logistics coordination
- Transport logistics
- Timely task completion
- Certified arborist
- Maintenance checks
- Tree maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Emergency response
- Navigation skills
- Navigation technology
- Delivery documentation
- Delivery schedules
- Route assessment
- Traffic management
- Flexible working hours
- Time management
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Adaptable work approach
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Power tool operation
- Power tool usage
- Utilising hand tools
- Pruning knowledge
- Pruning and hedging
- Tree trimming
- Tree maintenance
- Tree removal
- Stump grinding
- Aerial rescue
- Certified arborist
- Arboriculture
- Customer service
- Route assessment
- Traffic management
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Tree maintenance
- Tree maintenance
- Aerial rescue
Hobbies
From a early age I have been interested in tractors and have always been involved in trees. This has evolved from my father small family business this has provided me with a wide range of knowledge in the maintenance, repair and operation of chainsaws, tractors, diggers and log splitters I also would like to increase my knowledge and skills whilst continuing to train and work to the highest standard within the Tree Surgery Sector.
Additional information
Full Driving License and Full HGV License
Timeline
Arborist
Treesafe
2025.06 - Current
Arborist Land Clearing
Treescape
2022.12 - 2025.06
Lead Climber
2021.01 - 2022.10
HGV driver
2018.01
Tree Surgeon
Tree Surgeon Clark Cunningham
2014.09 - 2018.01
Tree Surgeon
Tree Surgeon Northern Tree Services
2012.08 - 2014.01
NPTC - CS30.1, CS30.2, CS31, CS38, CS39, CS40
2010.11 - 2014.06
Tree Surgeon
Tree Surgeon Tristan Kirner, Hillsborough
2010.06 - 2012.07
Key Stage 3 Information Technology Level 4 - undefined
2005.09 - 2010.06