Arborist

Cheshire East Council; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Hybrid/remote working where possible

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Arborist to join the Arboriculture team on a full-time basis (37 hours per week) to undertake a range of tree works in parks, open spaces, and sites for commercial contracts. There is potential to build qualifications and a market supplement may apply.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, knowledge of arboricultural practices, CS30/CS31/CS38/CS39 or equivalent qualifications, and certification to operate a Woodchipper, with a strong emphasis on health

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (B+E or C1+E trailer entitlement desirable).
• Good base knowledge of tree species identification and arboricultural operations.
• Lantra or NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 qualifications or equivalent (CS32/CS40/CS41/CS47 and Mewp desirable).
• Certified to operate a Woodchipper.
• Knowledge of working at height regulations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexible and can-do attitude.
• Emergency at work first aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out arboricultural works across the borough, ensuring safe, effective practice including work at height and ground-based operations.
• Safely climb trees regularly using climbing aids and work at height with confidence.
• Use appropriate safety and climbing equipment in line with safety guidelines.
• Complete site-specific risk assessments and maintain health and safety standards.
• Deploy, operate and maintain vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely.
• Respond to scheduled and ad hoc tree works as required.
• Work at any site within Cheshire East Borough as needed.
• Follow council policies, risk assessments and safe working practices.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Tree knowledge

Emergency first aid

Effective communication

Flexible attitude

Working at height awareness

Health and safety awareness

Education

CS30

CS31

CS38

CS39

Lantra/NPTC quals or equivalent

Woodchipper operation qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as an Arborist within the Arboriculture team. The position is for 1 FTE (37 hours) per week.

About you

You will be committed to providing an effective frontline service to the residents of Cheshire East in a courteous and professional manner. You will be expected to undertake a variety of tree works both in the parks and open spaces maintained by the council as well as sites relating to commercial contracts. For the right applicant, there is the possibility of obtaining further qualifications to build a successful career in this speciality, benefitting the individual and the council. The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.

The successful candidate will have:

• A full UK driving licence. (B+E or C1+E trailer entitlement is desirable, but not essential).
• A good base knowledge of tree species identification, arboricultural operations and practices.
• Lantra or NPTC qualifications CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 qualifications or equivalent (CS32, CS40, CS41, CS47 and Mewp operator qualifications are desirable but not essential).
• Certified to operate a Woodchipper.
• Knowledge of working at height regulations.
• Effective communication skills.
• A flexible and can-do attitude.
• Emergency at work first aid qualification.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

As a professional Arborist, you will assist in the provision of the Arborist team by:

• Carrying out arboricultural works across the borough, ensuring that work is always carried out effectively and safely. This will include working at height and ground-based operations.
• Safely climbing trees regularly using a variety of climbing aids and systems, and to be confident and capable to work at height.
• Using full safety and climbing equipment in an approved manner and in accordance with current safety guidelines and industry best practice.
• Demonstrating good health & safety practices such as the completion of site-specific risk assessments.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely and in an effective manner.
• Providing an effective response to scheduled and ad hoc tree works that will vary on a day-to-day basis.
• Being prepared to work at any site located within the Cheshire East Borough.
• Working in a safe and efficient manner following Ansa's policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Content in working outside in all weather conditions.
• Completing all relevant documentation and records (handwritten and electronic) in a timely and comprehensive manner in line with agreed policies and procedures.

This post is subject to a market supplement

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

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For further information regarding this role, please contact Luke Pegg at [e-mail] .