Our Public Sector client based in Sunderland requires an Arborist to join their busy Environmental Services Team. The role is due to run through to April 2026, with an hourly rate of £14.82 per hour.
37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 15:30, Friday 07:30 - 15:00
Call out is on a rota basis and is for 1 week, starts Monday 07:30 to the following Monday.
The role will be to carry out a wide range of tree care and maintenance operations across Sunderland, ensuring the Council's tree stock is safe, healthy, and managed in accordance with best practice, legislation, and sustainability goals. The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality arboricultural services for the benefit of residents, visitors, and the environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake all aspects of arboricultural work, including tree pruning, felling.
* Operate chainsaws, wood chippers, MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms), and other specialist machinery safely and efficiently.
* Carry out aerial tree work using rope and harness in compliance with industry standards.
* Ensure safe working practices at all times, protecting colleagues, the public, and property.
* Provide advice and information to members of the public when required in a courteous and professional manner.
* Participate in emergency call-out and storm response duties as part of the arboriculture service team.
* Underta...