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Shaun Rowe

What made you choose Arbtech?

After feeling like I needed a change of pace, a recommendation from a close friend sold Arbtech for me.

Seeing the work culture from afar on LinkedIn and hearing about it through Charlie made me really question why I hadn’t tried to join already.

It made me think ‘what is my current job doing for me in comparison to Arbtech?’, and looking at what Arbtech do for their staff, it wasn’t even close.

It seemed too good to be true, so I had to give it a shot!

What do you love most about the company?

I love the people that I work with at Arbtech. They are the best colleagues – turned friends – I could possibly ask for.

Having autonomy over my working week to create my own work-life balance has been great. Plus the fact that this comes with no timesheets – it’s perfect for me!

What do you do when you are not in Arbtech?

I’m usually looking after and spending time with my three-year-old red fox labrador, Biggie.

In terms of hobbies, I enjoy PC gaming, playing the guitar, and a variety of fitness activities. At the moment, this includes weightlifting, Thai kickboxing and running.

What is the biggest tip to achieve the most in life?

Don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone.

To improve in life, you need to be tested, try new experiences, and take on new challenges.

This is something that I have really been focusing on in the last few years, and it has been improving my life inside and outside of work tremendously.

What is the best social you’ve been on at Arbtech?

ArbCon is a brilliant event every year hosted by Arbtech, so that would be my answer, but I don’t think I can count that as a ‘social’.

One that stands out is when a large group of us went to Wild Shore Delamere and had a chaotically fun time at the aqua park, followed by a meal and night out in Liverpool. Hopefully, we can do that again this year!

Where do you want to travel to next?

Top of my list has always been Tokyo, but anywhere in Japan during Hanami would be insane. Gathering under the blooming cherry blossoms for some nice food, drinks and music sounds like a real vibe.

It’s been a while since I have travelled anywhere, but I am off to Faro in Portugal at the end of May!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?

I try not to plan too far ahead, as I feel that things in life can change quickly and unexpectedly.

What I can say is that I’d like to be an improved version of myself in all aspects of life.

What is a goal you have for the future, in or out of work?

Inside of work, I have always said that I’d love to own my own business and work for myself. Whether that ever happens or not is a different question.

Outside of work, I’d like to be able to play the guitar well enough that others might actually enjoy hearing it!

I would also like to take another step out of my comfort zone and pick up some sort of martial arts/combat sports training, even though I am totally unsure of which one that will be.

Shaun joined Arbtech in May 2023.

Job Title

Consultant Arboriculturist

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Arboriculture and Urban Forestry, Myerscough College
  • Level 3 in Arboriculture, Myerscough College

Professional Experience

  • Arboriculture

Specialist Areas

  • Tree Consultancy for Planning

Hobbies

    Going to the Gym, Playing the Guitar, Walking/Hiking, Reading and PC Gaming

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