Overview
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Could you be Incommunities new Arborist Climber? This is an exciting time to join Incommunities and be a key member of our tree team, completing arboricultural and horticultural work across our estates.
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
This year we\'ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we\'ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what\'s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who\'ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.
Duties include
* Carry out the full range of arboriculture and horticulture works including pruning, felling, dismantling, shaping, pollarding, stump grinding, root chasing and the safe use of climbing equipment, working off platforms.
* Carry out regular safety inspections of all climbing equipment, PPE, saws, machinery, tools, equipment, chippers, trailers and vehicles, and notify your line manager if anything needs repair or replacement to ensure consistency and Health & Safety.
* Manage the general maintenance and upkeep of all arboriculture machinery, plant, trailers, chippers, stump grinders, tools and equipment.
* Regularly work with external contractors and Local Authority to plan work.
* Attend emergency call outs.
Requirements
* Practical experience of arboriculture and associated works within a range of locations, woodlands, private gardens with limited access and communal spaces.
* Substantial experience of climbing work, cable bracing, aerial rescue and chain saw operations (minimum 3 years).
* Experience of working from ropes, ladders, MEWP, IPAF (mobile elevated work platforms, harness work).
* City & Guilds Arboriculture (level 2 minimum) - NPTC CS30, CS31, CS32, CS34, CS35, CS38.1, CS38.2, CS39, CS40, CS41, CS48.
* NPTC Stump grinder and chipper Certification; experience of using IT Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Good working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations relating to safe site working practices, machinery and tools; understanding of risk assessment methodology.
* A full UK manual driving licence and ability to tow a trailer/equipment is essential.
DBS check will be required for successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process.
Benefits
* Salary of £33,438 per year
* Fleet vehicle available to use during working hours
* Social Housing Pension Scheme
* 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
* Option to buy and sell annual leave
* Training, development, and qualification opportunities
* Hub with exclusive discounts and savings
* Corporate health scheme membership
* Agile and hybrid working
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Local gym membership discounts
Join Our Team
We\'re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we\'re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences because diverse perspectives make us stronger.
Based in Bradford, we serve vibrant communities. We\'re a social housing provider passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.
Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.
We\'re proud to be a Mindful Employer, and we hold the Mindful/Menopause-friendly accreditation as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.
Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* General Business
* Environmental Services and Housing and Community Development
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