Tree Inspector

Brackenberry; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Brackenberry Ltd on behalf of a Local Authority in Walsall is hiring a Tree Inspector on a 3-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension at the client's discretion. The role focuses on arboricultural services, tree inspection, risk management and Urban Forestry, including surveying and maintaining the Tree Inventory.

You will advise customers on tree management, support Urban Forestry Strategy, and carry out surveys, risk assessments and tree inspections in accordance with national

Qualifications

• Arboriculture – Level 3 Tree Inspection Certificate or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in an environmental discipline such as grounds maintenance/horticulture, green spaces or arboriculture.
• IOSH accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day surveys of the Council's tree stock, including tree risk management assessments and prioritisation.
• Assist with the management, supervision and maintenance of the Council's Tree Risk Management programme.
• Survey and assess woodlands and assist with the preparation of management plans and funding bids.
• Make recommendations following appropriate inspections of high-amenity trees, in accordance with relevant national standards and local policies.
• Assist with arboricultural operations across the Council's geographical area.
• Represent the Council on arboricultural matters at public meetings, site inspections and consultations.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Tree inspection

Risk assessment

Urban forestry

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tree Inspection Certificate Level 3

IOSH accreditation

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of a Tree Inspector, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £15.86 - £20.28 per hour

Summary

The Tree Inspector will provide a specialist arboricultural service, with a strong focus on tree inspection, risk management and Urban Forestry. The role will involve surveying and maintaining the Council's tree stock and Tree Inventory database, advising customers on tree management and supporting the delivery of the Council's Urban Forestry Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day surveys of the Council's tree stock, including tree risk management assessments and prioritisation.
• Assist with the management, supervision and maintenance of the Council's Tree Risk Management programme.
• Survey and assess woodlands and assist with the preparation of management plans and funding bids.
• Make recommendations following appropriate inspections of high-amenity trees, in accordance with relevant national standards and local policies.
• Assist with arboricultural operations across the Council's geographical area.
• Represent the Council on arboricultural matters at public meetings, site inspections and consultations.

Qualification

• Arboriculture – Level 3 Tree Inspection Certificate or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in an environmental discipline such as grounds maintenance/horticulture, green spaces or arboriculture.
• IOSH accreditation.

Essentials

• Full UK Driving Licence, including Driver CPC
• Relevant professional experience within the arboriculture industry.
• Practical knowledge and experience of tree inspections, arboricultural practices and Urban Forestry.
• Strong understanding of tree risk management and arboricultural standards.
• Ability to conduct tree and woodland surveys and make appropriate recommendations.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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