Arborist

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement (up to 10追加

Excellent pension

Flexible working

Electric car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits portal

Staff lottery

Travel and car parking schemes

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an Arborist to maintain and enhance trees and green spaces, ensuring safety and health for the community. You will perform pruning, felling, planting and inspections, both independently and as part of a team.

The role requires specialist certifications CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39, with opportunities for ongoing development and a supportive staff environment.

Qualifications

• Essential arboricultural qualifications listed: CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 per role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of arboricultural operations including tree pruning, felling, planting, and inspections, working both independently and as part of a team.

Education

CS30 - Level 3 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting

CS31 - Level 3 Felling Small Trees <380 mm

CS38 - Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

CS39 - Level 2 Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as an Arborist.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the trees and green spaces, ensuring they are safe, healthy and well managed for the community.

You will carry out a range of arboricultural operations including tree pruning, felling, planting, and inspections, working both independently and as part of a team.

To be successful in this role you need:

• A CS30 - Level 3 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting.
• A CS31 - Level 3 Felling Small Trees <380 mm.
• A CS38 - Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue.
• A CS39 - Level 2 Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness.

In return we offer:

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent pension plus top-up options.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (dependent on job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

Please note this a fixed term post due to end on 31.03.2027.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.