Street Scene Operative - Level 5 (Tree Surgeon)
South Staffordshire Council is seeking a Street Scene Operative - Level 5 (Tree Surgeon) to join their tree team. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake tree operations on Council and commercial land to the highest quality.
The successful candidate will be assisting with arboricultural (both internal and commercial) works, reporting to the Tree Team Manager. The role includes:
* Assisting with the management of the Council’s Arboricultural and Commercial operations.
* Supervising the tree team to ensure that all operations are completed on time and to the highest standard.
* Undertaking all aspects of Arboriculture and Forestry with particular emphasis on climbing and high-level tree work operations.
* Organising resources required to complete a task, transporting everything to site to ensure a high-performance rate and minimizing wastage.
* Participating in routine machinery maintenance, ensuring correct and safe use of equipment and vehicles.
* Using safely, maintaining and directing the use of appropriate plant, equipment and machinery.
Applicants should have at least 3 years practical experience of working in arboriculture and climbing operations, working with clients and other stakeholders to deliver quality services. Essential qualifications include NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, and CS39. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate practical and knowledge of relevant safe working practices for arboricultural operations.
The Council offers a range of benefits, including:
* Great leadership, culture and working environment.
* Hybrid working providing flexible working opportunities.
* Free car parking at the Community Hub.
* 26 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service.
* A top-class pension scheme with a 21.8% Employer Contribution.
* Access to the Viv-up Employee Benefits Scheme.
* Generous flexitime and a buying of annual leave scheme.
* 10 bank holidays.
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