What's involved with this role: Temporary Tree Inspector - Countryside Services Forestry Group Reference no: Leicestershire TCL 0008 C16B / 1 Pay rate: £14.43 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 37 Monday to Friday, normal working hours This opening assignment is for 3 months City: GLENFIELD, Leicestershire Hybrid working A Tree Inspector is required to inspect, assess and report upon the condition of roadside and other trees, ascertain the ownership of trees on private land and provide technical information for the serving of notices to remedy defects. To undertake specific inspections to gather information on the progression of Ash die-back in Leicestershire. Also to maintain and update computerised tree inventories and inspection records, issue work instructions to contractors where required, and carry out a range of other forestry and arboricultural related tasks. Key responsibilities: Carry out regular inspections to trees adjacent to the highway and on other sites in the County to identify defects which could be hazardous to the public or property, and locate their positions on plans. Ascertain the ownership of any trees with defects. Prepare reports and associated plans on defective trees so that notices to remedy defects can be sent out. Check after appropriate interval whether or not remedial works have been carried out and report back. Maintain and update records of tree inspections. Create, maintain and update inspection records and inventories of trees in the ownership of the County Council. When required, carry out specific inspections of sites to monitor the progression of Ash Die-back in Leicestershire and when appropriate, make recommendations on management requirements. Prepare reports on the findings of such inspections. Input, maintain and extract computer database information. When required, issue work instructions to contractors to carry out work identified, including supervision and inspection of work on completion. Keep up-to-date with the principles of forestry and arboricultural practice, including identification of tree and shrub species and associated diseases and disorders. Be flexible in taking additional tasks, willing to offer help to staff in other groups, and treat co-operation and support for colleagues as a top priority. The nature of the work may involve the postholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours. NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobstclrec.com by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items: Qualifications: A valid driving licence. BTEC or C & G Level 3 Certificate in Arboriculture. ABC Awards Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture, Arb. Assoc. Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture or equivalent desirable. Experience: Minimum of 4 years technical and/or practical experience in forestry/ arboriculture, including decision making on tree health, structural safety, pathogens and appropriate preventative remedial work. Member of Arboricultural Association desirable. Post qualification or other relevant experience desirable. Knowledge: Identification of trees and shrubs and tree pathogens. Recognition of physiological tree defects, diseases and disorders. Knowledge of visual tree assessment. Map reading. Extensive knowledge of tree botany, biology, pathology and tree mechanics desirable. Skills & Abilities: Strong literacy skills for writing general correspondence and reports. Strong communication skills - must be tactful and be able to deal sympathetically with the public, tree-owners, etc. Able to work in a team and on own initiative without constant supervision. Demonstrate ability to develop and sustain effective relationships with internal and external personnel. Must have confidence and diplomacy. Able to work to time limits and to handle a number of activities at once. Ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate a positive approach to a range of responsibilities and demands. Physically fit - able to walk for sustained periods and for long distances often on uneven ground and in inclement weather. Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite). Willingness to work when required (occasionally including evenings/early mornings/weekends/bank holidays etc.). Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the job role to help support your application (and help us to help you) – please give full details within your CV document. Full Driving licence, access to a vehicle or access to means of mobility support. SC Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please