Arborist

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as an Arborist within the Arboriculture team. The position is for 1 FTE (37 hours) per week.

About you

You will be committed to providing an effective frontline service to the residents of Cheshire East in a courteous and professional manner. You will be expected to undertake a variety of tree works both in the parks and open spaces maintained by the council as well as sites relating to commercial contracts. For the right applicant, there is the possibility of obtaining further qualifications to build a successful career in this speciality, benefitting the individual and the council.

Required Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence. (B+E or C1+E trailer entitlement is desirable, but not essential).
• A good base knowledge of tree species identification, arboricultural operations and practices.
• Lantra or NPTC qualifications CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 qualifications or equivalent (CS32, CS40, CS41, CS47 and Mewp operator qualifications are desirable but not essential).
• Certified to operate a Woodchipper.
• Knowledge of working at height regulations.
• Effective communication skills.
• A flexible and can-do attitude.
• Emergency at work first aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out arboricultural works across the borough, ensuring that work is always carried out effectively and safely. This will include working at height and ground based operations.
• Safely climbing trees regularly using a variety of climbing aids and systems, and to be confident and capable to work at height.
• Using full safety and climbing equipment in an approved manner and in accordance with current safety guidelines and industry best practice.
• Demonstrating good health & safety practices such as the completion of site specific risk assessments.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely and in an effective manner.
• Providing an effective response to scheduled and ad hoc tree works that will vary on a day to day basis.
• Being prepared to work at any site located within the Cheshire East Borough.
• Working in a safe and efficient manner following Ansa's policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Content in working outside in all weather conditions.
• Completing all relevant documentation and records (hand written and electronic) in a timely and comprehensive manner in line with agreed policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service.
• Purchase of annual leave - You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life the way you want (pro rata for part time staff).
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37 hour standard full time work week with the added perks of flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work life balance just got a whole lot better.
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future together.