Arborist

About the role

The successful applicants MUST HAVE A FULL UK Driving Licence and be able to drive a company van to and from different locations within NNC. Applicants must also have previous experience in all aspects of Arb works, possess NPTC competencies CS30,31,32,36,38,39,40,41, the ability to work at height and operate machinery safely.

The role is currently based out of the Corby depot however the role may be deployed across the area of operations in Kettering, Wellingborough or Thrapston and the successful applicant may need to work out of any of these areas as a primary base.

What will you be doing?
Duties will include

Tree works

Climbing

Operating Machinery

Digging with hand tools

Strimming/Grass Cutting/Shovelling soil

Manual Labour / Ground works

Litter picking

Weed spraying

Driving

Using hand tools

Planting trees

About you

We operate in all weathers (rain or shine) so you must be happy to work outdoors
- This role can be physically demanding and will include lifting and carrying heavy equipment
- Good communication skills as you will be liaising with our customers as well as internal members of staff and members of the public
- You should have an interest in grounds maintenance or a willingness to learn new things
- You should willing to try your hand at other jobs within the service, as some flexibility would be desirable

FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED

About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

**Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.**

Our benefits
We offer:

- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.