Arborist: 4-Level Career Path in Tree Care

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking two career graded Arborists to join their Street Scene Services team. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and progress from Grade 4 to Grade 7. Successful candidates will engage in tree maintenance and planting, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This full-time role offers training, discounted public transport, and other benefits. Applicants must hold essential qualifications in Arboriculture and a driving license.

Benefits

Support and ongoing training

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to leisure facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have completed a traineeship or equivalent GCSEs.
• Required to obtain LANTRA Certificates for Arboriculture.
• Experience in Arboriculture, forestry, or woodlands management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise other arborists and mentor apprentices.
• Maintain and improve the district's trees and woodlands.
• Implement health and safety standards in all work.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

Education

2 x GCSEs in English language and maths

NVQ Level 2 in Forestry/Arboriculture

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

Arboriculture equipment

Job description

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking two career graded Arborists to join their Street Scene Services team. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and progress from Grade 4 to Grade 7. Successful candidates will engage in tree maintenance and planting, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This full-time role offers training, discounted public transport, and other benefits. Applicants must hold essential qualifications in Arboriculture and a driving license.