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Arboriculture grounds person/climber

Are you a Arboriculture grounds person/climber looking to #BePartOfIt at the highest ranking UK Best Workplace in Europe (TM)? If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group.

This position is a permanent opportunity.

As a Arboriculture grounds person/climber, you will be expected to:

• Carry out various arboriculture works to trees located in domestic and communal gardens which Sovini Property Services working as part of a team of tree surgeons.
• Duties amongst other things will include various types of tree pruning, felling and stump grinding
• Ensure high quality performance is delivered.
• Adhere to contract programmes and ensure target times are achieved.
• Supervise other team members and manage workloads efficiently.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of all plant and machinery where possible.
• Ensure all works are carried out and completed to a high standard and conform to industry standards.
• Provide regular updates on progress to works completed to management staff.
• Identify specific needs for customers and ensure the service is tailored accordingly.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues.
• meet appraisal targets and support the delivery and achievement of overall business objectives.
• Develop SPS commitment to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
• Commit to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

To be successful in a Arboriculture grounds person/climber role, the skills you will need:  

• NPTC CS30 Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting or new units 201 and 202
• NPTC CS31 fell small trees or new unit 203
• NPTC CS32 fell medium trees or new unit 301
• NPTC CS38 Climb trees and perform an aerial rescue or new unit 308.
• NPTC CS39 chainsaw from rope and harness or new unit 308
• NPTC CS41 award to undertake sectional dismantling or new unit 308 and 309.
• Safe use of manually fed woodchipper (NPTC or Lantra)
• Experience of a similar role previously for either a contractor or directly for a housing association
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate proactive approach to the achievement of team goals.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised and demonstrate initiative and acceptance of responsibility.
• Excellent organisation skills including the ability to prioritise and manage own workload, meet deadlines and achieve targets.
• Good knowledge and understanding of industry standards in particular BS3998 – British Standard for tree works.
• Flexibility to work outside of conventional hours when required.
• Full clean driving licence preferably with a category BE allowing you to tow a trailer.
• Commitment to customer care and the provision of high-quality service
• A high level of self-motivation and enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication skills, possessing the ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the Organisation across multiple communication channels including Teams and face-to-face.

Experience or Knowledge of the below would be advantageous but not essential:

• NPTC CS33 Fell large trees or new unit 301
• NPTC CS34 Sever individual uprooted trees or new unit 302.
• NPTC CS35 Sever multiple windblown trees or new unit 302.
• NPTC CS36 Breakdown of a broad-leaved crown or new unit 204
• NPTC CS40 Pruning or new unit 307
• NPTC CS48 Powered pole pruners or new unit 205
• PA1 and PA6 Qualification.

So if you are looking for a Arboriculture grounds person/climber role with:

• Competitive salary – £30,000.00
• Hours – 40 per week (Monday-Friday).
• 22 days holiday increasing with service.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Group personal pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Career development opportunities.
• Corporate discount scheme.
• Staff well-being and ‘feel-good’ programme.

Apply online via our website today! We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.

Closing date – 13^th November 2023

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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