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This is an exciting opportunity to join our new tree team within South Staffordshire Council (South Staffs Tree works) undertaking tree operations on Council and commercial land to the highest quality.
Operating from our depot in Bilbrook, the Street Scene Operative (Arboricultural) role is to provide several functions through the Council’s operational services. Primarily the postholder will be assisting with arboricultural (both internal and commercial) works.
Reporting to the Tree Team Manager, the postholder will be required to:
- Carry out tree care operations to the current industry standards in accordance with the needs of the particular tree species and their associated environment
- Ability to use, maintain and direct the use of appropriate plant, equipment and machinery i.e. chainsaws, wood chippers and stump grinding equipment, in a safe and competent manner
- To carry out a general range of tasks covering environmental maintenance in addition to a range of horticultural operations. You will be expected to provide direction to other operatives as required
- To operate to work schedules and specifications to ensure that operational work is undertaken in accordance with service standards
- Cleansing and litter-picking (including the removal of litter, debris, rubbish, animal remains, fouling, spillages, graffiti and collecting fly tipped waste)
Applicants should have at least 2 years practical experience of working in arboriculture operations, working with clients and other stakeholders to deliver quality services. It is essential that the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate qualifications in:- NPTC CS30 – chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting, NPTC CS31 – felling small trees, NPTC CS38 – tree climbing and aerial rescue, and NPTC CS39 – use of a chainsaw from a rope and harness are also desirable. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate practical and knowledge of relevant safe working practices for arboricultural operations.
You must hold a full driving licence as the role requires the post holder to drive the council’s fleet of operational vehicles. The post also requires a basic DBS check.
The hours of work are 37.00 hours per week working Monday to Friday. The successful candidate must be able to work contractual hours between 6am and 6pm as required and be willing to work overtime at weekends and Bank Holidays as and when required.
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