Arborist

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Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B-Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B-Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit. We have also been awarded a ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 Best Companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.

We are currently looking for an **Arborist **to join our rail team in and around the Liverpool and North West area.

This role will be working in a team covering all aspects of arb work (including felling, pruning, crown lifting, reduction and thinning) on Rail sites. We provide all PPE and equipment, as well as training and memberships. Some travel will be required to meet the needs of the business, however, you will be compensated accordingly. **A driving licence is essential.**
- Who are we looking for?_

You will need to be a confident climber with bags of motivation and high standards. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential as long as you have a background in Arb. Due to the environment and nature of the work, you must be aware of strict Health & Safety measures and adhere to these at all times.

This role has a changeable shift pattern across days and nights, sometimes at short notice so you will need a flexible approach to your work as and when required.

We’d love to hear from you if you feel your values match with ours. You would also need some or all, of the following:

- Chainsaw Maintenance and cross-cutting, 201
- Felling Small trees up to 380mm, 202
- Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over 380mm and up to 760mm, 304
- Felling and Processing Large Trees Over 760mm, 305
- Individual Windblown Trees, 308
- Dealing with Interwoven Stems and Part Blown Trees, 306
- Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue, 203
- Using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, 204
- Aerial Tree Pruning, 302
- Aerial Tree Rigging, 303
- Arboricultural Ground Worker, 205
- Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), 309
- Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance and Operation, 207
- Emergency tree work operations, 305
- Assisted Felling, 301
- Manually fed woodchipper operations
- PTS
- First Aid

**What we offer**:
At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment, and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program, supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:
Awards, Accolades and Culture
- We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.
- Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
- We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident'
- We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
- By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
- 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500

Perks and Benefits
- Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app

**How we work**:
We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

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