Job Description

Arboriculture Groundsperson/Climber

We are currently looking for a Arboriculture Groundsperson/Climber to join The Sovini Group.

Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly, with respect and free from discrimination.

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 Groundsperson/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.
• ensure high quality performance is delivered.
• adhere to contract programmes and ensure target times are achieved.
• 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.
• identify ideas to continually enhance and improve service.
• develop Sovini’s commitment to equality and diversity and to promote
  non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Duties amongst other things will include various types of tree pruning, felling and stump grinding.
• 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.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes
  and developments in service requirements.

To be successful in a Arboriculture Groundsperson/Climber role, the skills you will need:   

• NPTC CS30 Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting or new units 201 & 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 units 206 & 306
• NPTC CS39 Chainsaw from rope and harness or new unit 308
• NPTC CS41 Award to undertake sectional dismantling or new unit 309
• Safe use of manually fed woodchipper (NPTC or Lantra)
• Safe use of a stump grinder (NPTC or Lantra
• Experience of a similar role previously either for 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
• Ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels within the organisation and externally
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of customer service skills
• Flexibility to work outside of conventional hours when required.
• Full, clean driving license preferably with category BE allowing you to tow a trailer. Please highlight if you have this on the application form.
• Commitment to customer care and the provision of a high quality service
• A high level of self motivation, enthusiasm
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate across multiple channels including Microsoft Teams, Face to Face and Email.
• To demonstrate The Sovini Group’s values in your day to day job role – Success, Passion, Authenticity, Courage, Enterprise.

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 wind blown 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
• Good knowledge and understanding of industry standards in particular BS3998 – British Standard for tree works

So if you are looking for a  role with:

• Competitive salary – £33,000.00
• Hours – 40 per week (Monday-Friday Pattern).
• 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!

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

Closing date – 8^th August 2024

Please note that shortlisting may take place prior to the advert closing, if a high volume of suitable applicants have applied, the advert may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application.

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

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