Forestry Planting/Nursery Operative

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Forestry Planting/Nursery Operative, where your passion for trees will thrive. This role involves outdoor work, including tree planting and maintenance, ensuring adherence to best practices and health regulations. You'll contribute to the beauty and sustainability of the environment while enjoying a supportive work culture that values your skills. With opportunities for training and a generous benefits package, this position is perfect for those who love nature and want to make a positive impact in the community. Apply now to be part of a team that makes a difference!

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Agile Working

Annual Leave Entitlement

Vivup Benefits and Discounts

Additional Day at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience in tree planting and maintenance with a focus on health and safety.
• Knowledge of COSHH and PUWER regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tree planting, watering, and nursery tasks under supervision.
• Maintain equipment and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Tree Planting

Ground Preparation

Driving Tractors

Herbicide Application

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Chainsaw Certifications

PA1 and PA6 Qualifications

Tools

Tractors

COSHH Records

Job description

Are you passionate about trees from growing them to planting them? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a love for working outdoors? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Forestry Planting/Nursery Operative to join our dynamic team at the Henley-in-Arden Depot and our Tree Nursery. As part of the Forestry Section, you will play a crucial role in delivering a range of projects for both internal and external clients.

About the role

You will be responsible for carrying out tree planting and watering and associated forestry nursery tasks under the guidance of the Arboricultural Team Manager. Your work will contribute to the county's forestry section, ensuring high standards and adherence to best practices.

Duties include:

• Ground preparation, planting, spraying, and driving tractors and other large plant.
• Planting and growing trees and shrubs from seed to standard sizes.
• Ensuring the section adheres to the council's plant healthy accreditation.
• Tree planting within the highway, mulching, watering, and root barrier installation.
• Day-to-day maintenance of equipment associated with land-based operations.
• Application of herbicides and keeping relevant COSHH records.
• Driving vehicles up to 3.5T and towing up to 3.5T.
• Maintaining seed sowing programmed stratification.
• Awareness of protected species and habitats impacting tree works and hedge cutting works.
• Ensuring adherence to Health and Safety at Work Act at all times.
• Undertaking works outside normal hours when required.
• Working knowledge of PUWER and COSHH, including record-keeping requirements.

Training for chainsaw certifications and PA1 and PA6 qualifications may be provided to successful candidates if these are not already achieved.

Working Conditions:

This role involves regular manual handling, working at height, lone working, night work, and regular outdoor work. You will be exposed to various hazards and risks, including respiratory irritants, skin irritants, and vibrating tools/machinery.

Join us and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication. Apply now to make a difference in our community and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our environment!

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council, we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills, and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us; we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

To discuss the role please contact Paul Taylor, Forestery and Minorworks Service Manager: [e-mail]

Closing date: midnight on 12th May Interview date: w/c 2nd June

Should you require application forms in an alternative format/language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of underrepresentation in its workforce.