Arboriculture Operative (Tree Surgeon)
Neighbourhood Services Team
37 hours
Grade D Scp 6 £23,893 to Scp 11 £25,979 plus standby allowance
Permanent Contract
Essential requirements Current Valid Driving Licence, Qualification – NPTC Certificates in Tree Works
The Role:
Bolton Council is seeking to recruit an NPTC qualified Tree Surgeon to work as part of a small in-house team, to carry out all aspects of Arboricultural tree works on Council land within the borough.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in the management and maintenance of the Council’s tree stock, which includes trees on highways, in parks and throughout the Council’s extensive woodlands.
The team use a high-level platform where possible, but you will also be required to climb and carry out aerial works. All equipment and protective clothing is provided.
You will also benefit from a standby allowance and overtime on a regular rota to provide an out of hours response for tree issues.
About You:
You will be an individual with a passion for the environment to take an active role in the protection and management of the borough’s trees. You will be flexible and reliable with a thorough proven knowledge of all aspects of tree work; ground and aerial.
You will be self-motivated and have a strong team working ethic. A positive attitude towards Health & Safety is essential.
We would welcome applications from candidates with experience in a related field who would be able to gain NPTC certification and undertake further training as part of our team.
About Us:
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.
Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.
As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.
For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see the Work with Us page on greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk
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