Arborist - Inverleith Depot

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting an Arborist Climber for Inverleith Depot. Salary £30,188 - £34,452, 36 hours per week across 52 weeks. The role supports a specialist arborist team and may involve operating heavy forestry machinery and LGV operations.

The post requires out-of-hours standby for emergencies and extreme weather, with some public holiday work. You will assist in planning, safety, and day-to-day forestry/arboricultural operations and help develop team skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the co-ordination, planning and execution of day to day operations for forestry/arboricultural protection, maintenance and enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards and manage day to day safety of the workforce and the public.
• Assist squad members in preparing for training and assessments which enhance and develop their arboricultural skills.
• Assist the Lead Arborist to execute aerial and ground arboricultural operations as described in work instructions.
• Drive vehicles as required, including tractors and towing of trailers with and without lifting equipment to support operational activity.
• Plan and execute tree establishment works to the highest British or industry standards.
• Carry out aerial rescue for squad members undertaking climbing operations and decide safe methods of felling trees.
• Interpret legislation to determine compliance with technical standards and provide advice on this regard.
• Respond to issues and queries from the public and ensure service delivery obligations are met.
• Contribute to achieving performance targets and uphold a safe, effective forestry team.

Job description

Arborist Climber

Inverleith Depot

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

A member of a specialist arborist team carrying out potentially hazardous arboricultural and forestry operations, may be required to operate specialist forestry machines including heavy plant lifting equipment, and LGV operations.

To be part of the out-of-hours standby rota, to ensure the council is able to respond to emergency situations and extreme weather events. Some public holiday working will be required.

Assist in the co-ordination, planning and execution of day to day operations for forestry / arboricultural protection, maintenance and enhancement, enforcement of tree legislation when required.

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards and manage day to day safety of the workforce and the public.

Assist in the achievement of performance targets and contribute to an effective and efficient forestry team.

Assist squad members in preparing for training and assessments which enhance and develop their arboricultural skills.

Assist the Lead Arborist to execute all appropriate aerial and ground arboricultural operations as described in work instructions.

Drive vehicles as required, including tractors and towing of trailers with and without lifting equipment to support operational activity and operate a range of specialist forestry machinery, technology as required.

Plan and execute tree establishment works to the highest British or industry standards:

Required to carry out an aerial rescue for squad members undertaking climbing operations.

Decide on the safe method of felling trees and the method of implementing other potentially dangerous site operations.

Interpret legislation to determine and decide on compliance with technical standards, codes of practice in specified areas of work and provide advice to others in this regard.

Use knowledge and skills to resolve problems and deal with problems quickly, seeking help from colleagues when required.

Responds to issues and queries from members of the public and community representatives in line with service delivery obligations.

Decisions made will impact on the implementation of forestry and arboricultural work, and the extent to which this is carried out in a safe and effective manner.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be anassessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web pageOur Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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