Qualifications
-NC Arboriculture (Kirkley Hall College 2002)
-NPTC CS: 30, 31, 38, 39, 40
-First Aid at Work (St Johns Ambulance)
-CHAS Accredited (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme)
-Registered Trade Scheme (Gateshead Council)
-Driving license up to 7.5 ton & Towing a trailer
-Construction Skill Health & Safety (3712228)

After completing his Arboriculture course at Kirkley Hall College in Ponteland, Chris worked for Colin White Arboriculture & Forestry Contractors in Hexham.
Chris then went on to work for Jesmond Tree Surgeons for twelve months before setting up on his own as Chris Gill Tree Surgery Ltd, he is now serving domestic and commercial clients throughout the North-East of England.
With Chris as your Arborist he will meet your expectations and surpass them by miles!

Hobbies
Camping, Walking the dog, Training in the gym

Qualifications
-ND Arboriculture Kirkley Hall
-NPTC CS: 30, 31, 38, 39
-Driving license

Since starting the National Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture at Kirkley Hall David has exceed everybody's expectations, even his own!
David found employment within the first few months of starting the course, this enabled him to pick up vital skills outside the classroom and also to give him a good background of the working industry.
He has shown willing and enthusiasm in everything he does, always punctual and well presented together with knowledge and a great climbing ability.
David has the whole package!

Hobbies
Football, Music, Tree climbing, Training in the gym

Qualifications
-NPTC CS: 30,31,38,39,41
-Stump Grinder Maintenance and Operation
-Wood Chipper Maintenance and Operation
-Arboriculture and Bats Practitioners
-Construction Skills – Operatives – Health & Safety Test
-Foundation Degree in Science (Arboriculture)
-Manual Handling Training
-First Aid at Work
-Clean driving license up to 7.5 ton & Towing a trailer

Ben has a very technical approach to arboriculture, especially rigging techniques.
Before working alongside Chris Gill, Ben has worked all over the world including Atlanta US & City Suburban in London.
Ben's ability in a tree is amazing and he continues to specialize in large/dangerous tree take downs.

Hobbies
Camping, climbing, rope splicing, reading.

Qualifications
-NPTC CS: 30,31
-Construction Skills – Operatives – Health & Safety Test
-Ba hons – Adventure recreation management
-First Aid at Work
-Clean driving license

Adam is a fully qualified groundsman with a vast amount of rock-climbing and wilderness history. He takes a very professional approach to tree work focusing on health & safety and customer care, he will ensure you receive an excellent safe job every time.
So whether it's a huge tree being dismantled or a very small hedge-trim, Adam will ensure your expectations are met and exceeded!

Hobbies
Rock climbing, Reading, Cooking

Qualifications
-ND Arboriculture – Finishing date June 2012
-NPTC CS: 30, 31, 32, 38, 39, 41, 42
-Clean driving license

Ritchy is the latest addition to the team bringing fresh new ideas to help customers surpass their expectations whatever they may be. Ritchy is on the path to become a fully qualified climbing Arborist.
Running alongside his college course Richy has a good insight into tree and hedge work, and we are happy to have him on board as part of the Chris Gill Tree Surgery team.

Hobbies
Languages, Arboricultural History, New climbing equipment

Qualifications
Since leaving college with a National Diploma in Accounts, Business Law and Office Management. Susanne worked for a number of organisations starting as clerical assistant at the DHSS in Newcastle and finishing as Financial Director for a Large Training Organisation. In 2008 Susanne decided to set up as a self employed book keeper doing manual and computerized accounts using Sage Line 500 and is currently undergoing an addidtional training programme with the Institue of Book-keepers. Susanne has been with Chris Gill Tree Surgery Ltd since 2008 and has helped develop the business into what it is today.

Hobbies
Gardening, walking, caravaning, meeting friends and family,sewing and reading.