Arboriculture Operative

Arboriculture Operative, Grade E

Environment & Fleet Management within the Housing, Environment & Healthy Communities Group, provides a range of complementary services to help keep the environment in which people live, work and spend their spare time in a clean, safe and attractive condition.

The service encompasses strategic, operational management & development of Parks, Open Space & Countryside sites. Volunteer support, maintenance and management of fixed play. Dog Warden Service, Fly Tipping, Graffiti removal, Pest Control & Allotment Services

About the role….

You will undertake a key role in the Technical Services team as an Arboriculture Operative. You will be responsible for maintaining and making trees safe across the Gateshead Borough.

Please take a look at the full job profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!

• You’ll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
• We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
• You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 27 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous local government service.
• You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs.
• You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
• We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

You must have…

• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Knowledge of tree maintenance and the different species of trees
• Experience of carrying out tree maintenance works
• Experience of team working
• A full UK driving Licence
• A level 2 qualification in Forestry and Arboriculture

It’s time to apply!

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Gavin Milne on 0191 433 7448