Arborist/Climber - Operative 4
Posted 1 hour 58 minutes ago by Corserv, Ltd.
Nr Redruth, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
Job DescriptionArborist/climber required for Landscape team. This role is focused on practical arboricultural operations within the business remit of CORMAC.
Responsibilities- Undertake tree climbing operations and tree removal works;
- Attend daily to trees which may affect people, e.g., trees that may be overhanging or pose a threat to pavements, gardens, walkways and roads;
- Prune trees to various standards and descriptions such as crown reduction, crown thinning, and crown lifting to percentage and distance;
- Felling of trees of various sizes using a range of assisted felling techniques such as winch, rope, wedges and levers;
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation relating to the task being undertaken.
- Enthusiastic, experienced person who can demonstrate excellent practical arboricultural skills, together with strong team working experience;
- Strong commercial instincts and the ability to carry out tree climbing operations to a high standard, including aerial tree surgery, large dismantling operations, pruning techniques, and good knowledge of the arbindustrial domain. NPTC qualifications up to CS41, C1+E Driving Licence desirable along with associated NPTC units in land based skills preferred; ability to deliver projects safely, drive productivity, reduce costs and meet client expectations;
- Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, with a flexible attitude to work demands and an innovative approach to topics and issues as part of a growing arboricultural team;
- Key role to undertake specialist arboricultural works as part of a team, mainly focused on arboricultural and landscape activities within a given geographical area of west Cornwall;
- Responsible for all aspects of operational delivery including Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Financial for all works delivered within their jurisdiction;
- Safety is of paramount importance - ability to spot hazards, risk assess, work to established safe working procedures and follow industry best practice, with a proven track record of high quality results;
- Must have NPTC Chainsaw, climbing & aerial rescue along with industry experience;
- Must have UK Driving Licence.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Cormac, Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH
Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
- Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
- Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
- Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro rata if part time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible working hours & home working options
- Investment and support in continuous training and development
- Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a basic DBS check. If the role involves working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed.