Arborist - Tree Care, Safe Work, Flexible Hours

Cheshire East Council; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Hybrid/remote working where possible

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Arborist to join the Arboriculture team on a full-time basis (37 hours per week) to undertake a range of tree works in parks, open spaces, and sites for commercial contracts. There is potential to build qualifications and a market supplement may apply.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, knowledge of arboricultural practices, CS30/CS31/CS38/CS39 or equivalent qualifications, and certification to operate a Woodchipper, with a strong emphasis on health

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (B+E or C1+E trailer entitlement desirable).
• Good base knowledge of tree species identification and arboricultural operations.
• Lantra or NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 qualifications or equivalent (CS32/CS40/CS41/CS47 and Mewp desirable).
• Certified to operate a Woodchipper.
• Knowledge of working at height regulations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexible and can-do attitude.
• Emergency at work first aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out arboricultural works across the borough, ensuring safe, effective practice including work at height and ground-based operations.
• Safely climb trees regularly using climbing aids and work at height with confidence.
• Use appropriate safety and climbing equipment in line with safety guidelines.
• Complete site-specific risk assessments and maintain health and safety standards.
• Deploy, operate and maintain vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely.
• Respond to scheduled and ad hoc tree works as required.
• Work at any site within Cheshire East Borough as needed.
• Follow council policies, risk assessments and safe working practices.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Tree knowledge

Emergency first aid

Effective communication

Flexible attitude

Working at height awareness

Health and safety awareness

Education

CS30

CS31

CS38

CS39

Lantra/NPTC quals or equivalent

Woodchipper operation qualification

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Arborist to join the Arboriculture team on a full-time basis (37 hours per week) to undertake a range of tree works in parks, open spaces, and sites for commercial contracts. There is potential to build qualifications and a market supplement may apply.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, knowledge of arboricultural practices, CS30/CS31/CS38/CS39 or equivalent qualifications, and certification to operate a Woodchipper, with a strong emphasis on health