About Us

About Treeworker

Treeworker Equipment Ltd exists to keep tree work safer, smarter and more enjoyable; providing arborists with equipment and knowledge they can trust their lives to.

Founded by Robert “Noddy” Knott, Treeworker was built by climbers, for climbers. It quickly became known not just as a supplier of quality kit, but as a trusted source of practical advice and real-world experience.

Today, Treeworker continues under refreshed leadership, with new owner Sean Thompson leading the business, supported by a team bringing over 130 years of combined arboricultural experience, with Noddy still involved. The mission remains the same: support the craft with proven equipment, honest guidance and a genuine understanding of the job.

We’re here to support working arborists with dependable equipment, clear advice and practical experience.

The Team

Our team combines commercial climbing and advanced rigging experience with specialist knowledge in rope systems, professional splicing and LOLER inspection. We’re involved in product development and technical training, and work closely with manufacturers to ensure the equipment we supply performs where it matters most - in the tree. We don’t just sell gear. We use it, test it and stand behind it.

Meet The Team

Sean Thompson

Owner & Lead Splicer

Years in the industry: 11
What do you actually do here: Splice ropes and get in the way
Coffee order: Vanilla latte
Go-to hype song: Destiny’s Child – Survivor
Go-to work snack: Connoisseur of the custard slice
Hidden talent: Bear Grylls survival instructor
If not doing this: Retired

Andrew 'Woody' Wood

Managing Director

Years in the industry: 25
What do you actually do here: Run the business (babysat by Yas)
Coffee order: Large cappuccino, extra shot, cinnamon sprinkles
Go-to hype song: Metallica - Fuel
Go-to work snack: Crisps (must be cheese & onion)
Hidden talent: Can put both legs behind his head
If not doing this: On the PS5

Yasmine Lynch

Commercial Director

Years in the industry: 10
What do you actually do here: Marketing, problem solving & babysitting
Coffee order: Skinny latte
Go-to hype song: Elvis Costello – Pump it Up
Go-to work snack: Cotton candy grapes
Hidden talent: Qualified yoga instructor
If not doing this: Sleeping

Navin Sehmi

Operations Director

Years in the industry: 30
What do you actually do here: Business strategy & spreadsheets
Coffee order: Water
Go-to hype song: Rage Against the Machine – Bullet in the Head
Go-to work snack: KitKat
Hidden talent: Artist
If not doing this: Astronaut

Adam Prigent

Warehouse Supervisor

Years in the industry: 6
What do you actually do here: Jack of all areas & king of bacon sarnies
Coffee order: Vanilla latte
Go-to hype song: Travis Scott – FE!N
Go-to work snack: Chicken goujons (basically Greggs)
Hidden talent: Race car driver
If not doing this: Mechanic

Megan James

Creative Director

Years in the industry: 12
What do you actually do here: All things creative
Coffee order: Latte
Go-to hype song: Sugababes – Round Round
Go-to work snack: Sozzy roll
Hidden talent: Plays piano
If not doing this: Wildlife photographer

Robert 'Noddy' Knott

Product Development & Technical Know-How

Years in the industry: 39
What do you actually do here: Reminisce about the good old days
Coffee order: Cinnamon flat white with evaporated milk
Go-to hype song: Andreas Vollenweider – White Winds
Go-to work snack: Roll-up & coffee
Hidden talent: Photographic memory of trees I've worked with
If not doing this: Working in a Japanese garden

Hunter

Security Supervisor

Years in the industry: 6 (dog years: 42)
What do you actually do here: Perimeter checks & snack negotiations
Coffee order: Bowl of water
Go-to hype song: Humans - Any rustling packet
Go-to work snack: Carrots
Hidden talent: Advanced squirrel surveillance
If not doing this: Professional treat tester

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