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Certified BCorpAccredited Ground Control has been certified by BLab thenotforprofit behind the BCorp movement as having met rigoroussocial and environmental standards which represent its commitmentto sustainable goals ahead of profit. We have also been awarded aworldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 BestCompanies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies toWork For league table.
We are currently lookingfor an Arb Team Leader to work acrossLiverpool and the North West of England.
The Team Leader will be working in ateam of 3 undertaking all aspects of arboriculture work (includingfelling pruning crown lifting reduction and thinning) alongsiderail sites.
The successful candidate will need tobe accomplished in rigging and complex tree work and hold excellentknowledge of tree identification and arboriculture practices.Experience and competency certificates in use of chippers and stumpgrinder is also essential.
You will need to beboth an accomplished climber and team leader; able to lead byexample motivate and mange a small team. You must also haveprevious experience in a similar role be conscious of the stricthealth and safety environment in which you are working and be amotivated able to work under pressure and to tightdeadlines.
Who are we lookingfor
This role has a changeableshift pattern across days and nights sometimes at short notice soyou will need a flexible approach to your work as and whenrequired.
Wed love to hear from you if you feelyour values match with ours. You would also need some or all of thefollowing:
Chainsaw Maintenance and crosscutting201
Felling Small trees up to 380mm202
Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over380mm and up to 760mm 304
Felling and ProcessingLarge Trees Over 760mm 305
Individual WindblownTrees 308
Dealing with Interwoven Stems and PartBlown Trees 306
Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue203
Using a chainsaw from a rope and harness204
Aerial Tree Pruning 302
Aerial Tree Rigging 303
Arboricultural GroundWorker 205
Use of a Chainsaw from a MobileElevating Work Platform (MEWP) 309
Powered PolePruner Maintenance and Operation 207
Emergencytree work operations 305
Assisted Felling301
Manually fed woodchipperoperations
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In addition you will need the ability tobuild and maintain strong working relationships with supervisoryexperience from a previous role. You will need a full valid drivinglicense and knowledge of Latin plant names and their growth rateswould also be a strongadvantage.
What weoffer:
At Ground Controlwe believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewardingour employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefitsprogram supporting you to realise your full potential and are proudto be recognised as a great place to work:
AwardsAccolades and Culture
* We have beenawarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 bestcompanies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 LargeCompanies to Work For leaguetable.
* CertifiedBCorpAccredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab thenotforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigoroussocial and environmental standards which represent its commitmentto sustainable goals ahead ofprofit.
* We inclusivelysupport The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The ArmedForces Covenant and are DisabilityConfident
* We invest 5% ofour profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated tosustainability and environmentalinitiatives.
* By 2025 wehave committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet andachievingcarbon net zeroafter becoming carbon neutral in2020.
* 2 personal choicevolunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to500!
Perks andBenefits
* Free gym access if you areHead Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you arebased elsewhere.
* Medigoldemployee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and apremium subscription to Calm the wellbeingapp
How wework:
We put people at the centreof everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing aculture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will becelebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovationcreates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each othercaring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Togetherwerestronger.
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