Forestry & Estates Team Member (Career Grade)

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking a Forestry & Estates Team Member to undertake Arboricultural and Forestry duties. The role involves collaboration with the Forestry Officer and delivering high-quality services to meet council objectives. This is a full-time position with additional benefits such as training, a pension scheme, and discounted public transport options.

Benefits

Discounted public transport options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facility memberships

Free exercise programs with personal trainers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of Arboricultural and Forestry duties.
• Ensure services are delivered to high standards.
• Collaborate with the Forestry Officer to deliver services.

Job description

An opportunity exists in the Council's Street Scene Services for a Forestry & Estates Team Member on a career graded basis, working within a small team based at our Depot at Monckton Road, Wakefield.

What will be expected from me?

To undertake a range of Arboricultural and Forestry duties in a flexible manner, providing a citizen-focused service.

What might I be doing?

At levels 1 - 3, the post holder may occasionally perform tasks above their grade to develop their knowledge and experience for progression.

The post involves working in a team dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and improving the district's woodlands and trees.

Ensure services are delivered to high standards, meeting client and customer requirements, in line with the Council's Customer Care and Equal Opportunities policies.

Work within recognised safe systems and comply with all health and safety legislation.

Collaborate effectively with the Forestry Officer to deliver services and foster good relationships across the Council.

Assist the Forestry Officer in Forestry and Arboricultural Maintenance Services across the District, aligned with Wakefield District's strategic priorities.

Deliver front-line forestry and arboricultural services efficiently to meet service and council objectives.

What can I expect?

• This is a full-time position of 37 hours per week.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted public transport options (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A range of benefits including discounted leisure facility memberships, free 12-week exercise programs with personal trainers, retail and entertainment discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

For further enquiries, please contact Jonathan Lalley, Arbor Operations Officer, at 01924 304926.