Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
Individually or as part of a team and under the general direction of senior colleagues, we are looking for a hardworking, committed employee to have a wider range of knowledge and qualifications linked to the role of Arborist.
You will provide an efficient and effective arboricultural service, including the following:
- Tree Planting and aftercare
- Felling trees
- Aerial tree works including pruning, crown reduction and section felling on occasions working at heights more than 20 meters
- Tree stump grinding
- Herbicide treatment
- Single and multiple windblown and broken stems during and following storms
- Visual ground and aerial inspections of trees to identify defects, pests, and disease.
- Proactive approach to self-development and keeping up to date with working knowledge of best practice, relevant legislation and standards associated with the area of work.
The Countryside & Greenspaces team consists of 3 Arborists (9 Countywide) reporting to a Tree & Woodland Officer (3 Countywide)
Location – Low Prudhoe Depot but expected to work countywide.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
As necessary, drive and operate a range of specialist vehicles & equipment including:
- 3.5T Vehicles, Category (B) - UK driving licence
- 7.5T Vehicles, Category (C) (CE) - UK driving licence
- Mobile elevating work platforms (International Powered Access Federation)
- Stump Grinders (National Proficiency Test Council/Lantra)
- Tracked & Tow behind chippers (National Proficiency Test Council/Lantra)
NVQ in Arboriculture minimum level 2 and extensive post qualification experience.
NPTC arboriculture certification as follows:
- Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
- Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
- Level 3 Award in Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm
- Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Individual Windblown Trees
- Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Dealing with Interwoven Stems and Part Blown Trees
- Level 2 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness & Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations
- Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques
- Level 2 Award in Supporting Colleagues Undertaking Off Ground Tree Related Operations
- Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rigging
- Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Pruning
- Level 2 Award in Using a Powered Pole Pruner
- Level 3 Award in Emergency Tree work Operations
- Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
- First Aid at Work + F
A driving licence to include the ability to drive vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes, towing a trailer up to 750kg (Catergory C1) is essential for this role. We can offer training to achieve this and you must pass C1E or CE before the 6 month probation period has ended.
For further information about this role, please contact Leon Savage (Trees and Woodlands Team Leader) via email; leon.savage@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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