Arborist

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for experienced Arborists to join their team. The role involves assisting in arboriculture services like pruning and felling, and requires knowledge and experience operating horticultural machinery. Candidates should have NPTC/LANTRA qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous leave options. Apply online through the provided job portal to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pruning, felling, and dismantling trees.
• Experience meeting NPTC/LANTRA standards while operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing arboriculture services including pruning and felling.
• Operate horticultural machinery and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge in arboriculture services

Experience operating horticultural machinery

Education

NPTC/LANTRA qualification

Job description

We have vacancies for experienced and enthusiastic Arborists to join our team.

About Us

We work hard to make Newcastle a great place in which to live, work, and visit. As a unitary authority, we are responsible for providing all local government services within the city including social services, waste management, housing, and education. We are committed to making our residents’ lives happier and healthier.

You will be part of the diverse, talented, and resourceful teams that are striving to deliver our ambitions for our great city. If you are just as passionate and committed as us to making a difference to Newcastle and our people, join us and make a real difference.

Our colleagues are committed to our values of proud, fair, and ambitious which are at the centre of everything we do.

The Job

You will assist individually or as part of a team to provide a comprehensive arboriculture service in line with H&S legislation and agreed service standards and budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing arboriculture services, including pruning, felling, and dismantling.
• Operate horticultural machinery and equipment, meeting NPTC/LANTRA standards.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in arboriculture services including pruning, felling and dismantling.
• Experience operating horticultural machinery and equipment.
• Qualified to NPTC/LANTRA standards.

We can offer you a competitive salary and pension with the option to opt in to an AVC scheme, a generous annual leave allowance and the option to buy additional annual leave, numerous salary sacrifice schemes and a rewarding, challenging career.

Contact: Peter Boulton, Operations Manager - Arboriculture on 07917040767 for more information about this job.

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