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SalaryThe Tree team are responsible for the inspection and routine maintenance of the Boroughs trees across Swindon which is set to increase 30% over the next five years as the Council delivers ambitious expansion plans, which are required to facilitate the growth and regeneration of Swindon. This provides homes, jobs, recreational opportunities and a high-quality environment for residents, visitors and employers alike.
The success of our vision depends on our fantastic employees and fostering the talent of the future. That is why we have this exciting new opportunity as a Skilled Tree Surgeon.
Your next role
As a Skilled Tree Surgeon, you will be required to carry out all types of maintenance work associated with trees, including works in Parks, woodlands, shelter belts and along roads and paths. You will also carry out planting and staking, tree felling, dismantling using lowering techniques, including using ropes, winches, slings and shackles. You should be prepared to work in all weathers, and may be asked to take part in an out of hour’s standby Rota attending emergency situations to assess and repair.
Ideally, you will have a good knowledge and experience in arboriculture work, including the ability to identify tree species and working at heights to 140ft.
A full UK Driving licence is essential.
You most hold all current Chainsaw Operator’s qualifications below:
- NPTC - CS -30 31 Chainsaw maintenance and Cross cutting
- NPTC - CS -32 Felling and procession trees
- NPTC - CS -38 using a chainsaw from a rope and harness
- NPTC - CS -39 accessing a tree from rope and harness including aerial rescue
You must have good knowledge and understanding of risk assessments and safe systems or working
In return, we will offer you a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance, excellent pension scheme, childcare vouchers, salary sacrifice schemes and provide all work clothing.
The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required in order to be available to support sessions and events around the town.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.
Your next steps
Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information about the role please contact Frank Donachie, Arboricultural Manager on fdonachie@swindon.gov.uk
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk
