Salary: £30,460.54 - £32,485.93 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Job Description
You will work within the Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability Arboriculture Team to inspect and maintain trees within parks, open spaces, roadsides, schools, cemeteries, crematoria and other GGC properties and facilities grounds. As part of a squad, you will attend and address tree related work and issues such as tree removal/felling, sectional felling, crosscutting, chipping, stump grinding and site clearance. In addition, you will be expected to undertake routine maintenance of tools and equipment to the appropriate standard and complete records as laid down by GCC procedures.
A current driving licence, current First Aid Certificate, Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting – CS30 or LANTw19 & 22, are essential. Felling and processing trees up to 380mm diameter - CS31 or LANTw20, are also required. You must have arboriculture knowledge, be fit to operate a chainsaw and have an understanding of Health & Safety Management Standards and external Industry Practices and Procedures (FISA & AFAG). An LGV Licence, other CS/LANTRA qualifications, pesticide certification and tractor operations qualifications are desirable.
You will be expected to take part in the Arbor Emergency Standby ROTA and be available to work out of hours and in difficult environmental conditions. A 4 on/4 off working pattern which includes weekend working is in operation.
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