Job Title: Tree Officer
Pay Rate: £15.18 per hour
Contract Duration: Up to 5 months (starting 16 August)
Hours: 37 per week
Location:Crawley, and across the borough
About the Role:
Meridian BusinessSupport is seeking a motivated and qualified Tree Officer to join our Client on a temporary basis to provide essential cover for a vacant permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our arboriculture operations, helping to manage, maintain and protect the boroughs valuable tree stock.
Key Responsibilities:
* Inspect and assess the condition of trees owned by the Council
* Provide expert advice on arboricultural matters, including disease, species identification, and structural integrity
* Coordinate tree surgery works under the direction of the Arboricultural Manager
* Assist in planning and delivering the Councils tree planting programme
* Conduct tree surveys and maintain the tree database
* Respond to public enquiries and concerns regarding trees
What Were Looking For:
We are looking for a candidate who holds a National Certificate in Arboriculture and has:
1. A strong understanding of tree species, diseases, and British Standards for arboriculture
2. Exper...