Tree Inspector

Warwickshire County Council; Radford Semele; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Radford Semele is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Arboricultural team. In this role, you will conduct regular inspections of trees throughout Warwickshire, maintain the tree management database, and provide advice on tree safety and care. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 arboriculture qualification and a passion for nature. The position offers significant training opportunities and a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Access to training and development opportunities

Agile working options

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Cares about nature and public safety.
• Basic computer skills with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of trees.
• Record and update tree information in the management system.
• Plan and organise inspections.
• Give advice on tree safety and maintenance.
• Assess trees on private land for risks.
• Support tree planting projects and nursery operations.
• Contribute to risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of trees

Education

Arboriculture qualification (Level 3 or higher)

Job description

About the role

Do you care about trees and want to help protect and improve Warwickshire's green infrastructure? Warwickshire County Council manages over 350,000 trees located in rural and urban areas locations such as parks, open spaces, highways, woodlands, rural farms and properties. We have a dedicated tree management system that continues to grow as we inspect and increase the tree population through our tree planting programmes. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to help increase and maintain the database through inspections. You will be part of the diverse Arboricultural team with collective knowledge of over 100 years and will have to opportunity to experience other areas of Arboriculture should you wish.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of trees throughout Warwickshire.
• Record and update tree information in our management system (training provided).
• Plan and organise the inspections to meet the inspection regime.
• Give advice and support to colleagues on tree safety and maintenance required.
• Assess trees on private land that may pose a risk and advise owners on what to do.
• Help develop and improve the council's tree management policy.
• Help support tree planting projects and nursery operations.
• Contribute to risk assessments and make decisions to keep people safe.
• Work with the team to provide technical advice and guidance for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Someone who cares about nature and public safety.
• Good attention to detail and confidence in making decisions.
• Ability to work outdoors and on your own, as well as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills (training provided) and willingness to learn.
• A recognised arboriculture qualification (certificate or diploma) to a minimum Level 3.
• Knowledge of trees and their care.

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.

Why join us?

• Make a real difference to Warwickshire's environment.
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team.
• Access training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy generous annual leave, pension scheme, and staff benefits., 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.