Cheshire East Council is seeking to recruit Arborists to join their busy Arboriculture team. The role involves carrying out arboricultural works across the borough, ensuring safety and effectiveness, including working at height and ground-based operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Safely climb trees using various aids and systems, confident in working at height.
2. Use safety and climbing equipment according to guidelines and industry best practices.
3. Complete site-specific risk assessments demonstrating good health & safety practices.
4. Operate and maintain vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely.
5. Respond effectively to scheduled and ad hoc tree works.
6. Work at any site within Cheshire East Borough.
7. Follow council policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
8. Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
9. Complete relevant documentation promptly and accurately.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Full UK driving license; additional trailer entitlement desirable.
* Knowledge of tree species and arboricultural practices.
* Lantra or NPTC qualifications (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39); other qualifications desirable.
* Certified to operate a Woodchipper.
* Knowledge of working at height regulations.
* Effective communication skills.
* Emergency first aid qualification.
* Minimum 2 years practical arboricultural experience.
Additional Benefits:
Competitive terms, pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, health cash plan, and employee assistance programme.
Cheshire East Council is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
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