Grounds Crew

7 months ago


Caterham, United Kingdom The Green Team Full time

The Green Team Arboricultural Division Limited is a specialist Arboricultural Contractor based in Caterham, Surrey with operations covering London, the Home Counties and surrounding areas for a wide variety of clients.

As part of our expanding operation, an opportunity has arisen for two grounds operatives to join a growing and ambitious team, working with and assisting our tree surgeons/climbers.
- A minimum of one year as an arborist grounds operative
- NPTC 201/202 (CS30) Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting
- NPTC 206/306 (CS38) Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue
- Highly motivated and able to work to an extremely high standard of both safety and quality

**Desirables**
- Full Driving Licence with a minimum of two years driving experience (minimum age 25 or over to drive our vehicles due to insurance reasons)
- C1/C1+E Driving Licence Entitlement
- NPTC 220 (or Equivalent) Safe Use of a Stump Grinder
- NPTC 222 (or Equivalent) Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper
- Further NPTC/Lantra certification
- PA1 and PA6 pesticide qualifications
- Essential knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
- First Aid Certification
- IPAF Certification

**Employment Benefits**
- Regular Overtime available (enhanced rate after 1800 and at weekends)
- Contractual and Discretionary Bonuses
- Further training is provided as part of our continued professional development programme
- Uniform and PPE Provided

**Further Information**
- Workplace Pension
- 28 days annual leave (including public holidays) rising by one additional day per annum to 33 days after 5 years
- £1,000 Loyalty bonus in first year (paid in instalments after satisfactory completion of 6 month probationary period)
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake a RTW and enhanced DBS check

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,080.00-£33,280.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus

**Experience**:

- Arboricultural: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NPTC 201/202 (CS30) Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (required)
- NPTC 206/306 (CS38) Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (required)
- Full UK Driving Licence for at least 2 years (preferred)
- Certification in use of Wood Chippers and/or Stump Grinders (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: ARB-2404G