Arborist – Outdoor Tree Specialist, Flexible Hours & Growth

The Methodist Church in Britain; Middlewich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Hybrid or remote work

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Arborist in the Arboriculture team for a full-time 37-hour week. The role covers tree work in council parks, open spaces and on commercial contract sites, combining climbing and ground-based operations, outdoors in all weather.

Applicants must hold Lantra or NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 (or equivalent), plus a woodchipper certificate and Emergency First Aid at Work. A full UK driving licence is required; there are strong practical safety expectations and

Qualifications

• Lantra or NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 qualifications or equivalent.
• Certified to operate a woodchipper.
• Emergency first aid at work qualification.
• Good base knowledge of tree species identification, arboricultural operations and practices.
• Knowledge of working at height regulations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out arboricultural works across the borough, including working at height and ground-based operations.
• Climb trees regularly using a range of climbing aids and systems.
• Use full safety and climbing equipment in line with current guidelines and best practice.
• Complete site-specific risk assessments and show good health and safety practice.
• Deploy, operate and maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Respond to scheduled and ad hoc tree works that vary day to day.
• Work at any site within the Cheshire East borough.
• Follow Ansa's policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Complete all relevant documentation and records, handwritten and electronic, promptly and fully.
• Provide an effective, courteous and professional frontline service to residents.
• Carry out tree works in council parks and open spaces and on commercial contract sites.

Skills

Tree species identification

Arboricultural operations

Working at height regulations

Effective communication

Education

Lantra or NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 qualifications

Woodchipper operation certification

Emergency first aid at work

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Arborist in the Arboriculture team for a full-time 37-hour week. The role covers tree work in council parks, open spaces and on commercial contract sites, combining climbing and ground-based operations, outdoors in all weather.

Applicants must hold Lantra or NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 (or equivalent), plus a woodchipper certificate and Emergency First Aid at Work. A full UK driving licence is required; there are strong practical safety expectations and