What made you choose Arbtech?
I was actually approached by a recruitment agent.
It helped me to know which route to go down since I changed to a new direction in my career path and ended up in arboricultural surveying.
There were multiple similar companies that emerged as options to look through, but Arbtech shone out prolifically as the superior choice for me.
Needless to say, from what I have gathered so far, I appear to have made the right choice, for sure.
What do you love most about the company?
- The opportunity for me to get to become an asset to the company.
- The universal sense of professionalism and strong morals throughout.
- The forever progression and chances to grow.
- The people/staff.
What do you do when you are not at Arbtech?
I spend as much of my free time as I can having fun with my son, including getting involved with voluntary coaching and assisting in organising his football team.
I love to exercise – both for physical reasons and the mental health benefits – and I’m really into listening and collecting records, as well as attending live gigs and events.
Any other free time is spent climbing and playing for my darts team.
What is your biggest tip to achieve the most in life?
I’ve got a few that I like to live by:
- Remain mentally and physically strong through healthy lifestyle choices.
- Be grateful for what you have.
- Work hard and care about what you do.
- Surround yourself with the people and things that bring you happiness.
- Avoid dwelling on past negatives, and instead, choose to learn from them.
What is the best social you’ve been on at Arbtech?
I’m sadly yet to have the pleasure, but I’m excited to get to know my colleagues better, especially at the next ArbCon.
Where do you want to travel to next?
If I’m honest, I’m genuinely not sure.
From my perspective, going anywhere different would be nice.
At the moment, I’ve got too many financial commitments and plans before I can even start considering holidays and travel luxuries.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
In the next five years, I’d really like to be successfully progressing within the new role at Arbtech. For me, it’s a really exciting next chapter in my career.
It’d also mean a lot to me to be finally re-settled in another home of my own, both for me and my son.
What is a goal you have for the future, in or out of work?
More than anything, my goal is to be happy and content.
On top of that, I’d like to find financial stability on my own, study and achieve the level 4 qualification, get fitter and healthier through cycling, climbing, running and swimming, feel comfortable with the unfamiliar aspects of the new job here, and become as beneficial to Arbtech as I possibly can.
Leigh joined Arbtech in July 2025.
