Tree Inspector

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Tree Inspector to join our team at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. As a Tree Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting and assessing the condition of roadside and other trees, identifying defects, and providing technical information for the serving of notices to remedy defects.

• Conduct regular inspections of trees adjacent to the highway and on other sites to identify defects and locate their positions on plans.
• Ascertain the ownership of any trees with defects and prepare reports and associated plans for remedial works.
• Maintain and update records of tree inspections and create, maintain, and update inspection records and inventories of trees in the ownership of the organisation.
• Carry out specific inspections of sites to monitor the progression of Ash Die-back and make recommendations on management requirements.
• Prepare reports on the findings of such inspections and input, maintain, and extract computer database information.
• Issue work instructions to contractors to carry out work identified, including supervision and inspection of work on completion.
• Keep up-to-date with the principles of forestry and arboricultural practice, including identification of tree and shrub species and associated diseases and disorders.
• Assist with the provision of the forestry and arboricultural service, as required, and deal with emergencies and planned events associated with the sphere of work.

• BTEC or equivalent Level 3 in Arboriculture, Level 4 desirable.
• Experience in forestry/arboriculture, including decision-making on tree health, structural safety, pathogens, and appropriate preventative remedial work.
• Membership with the Arboricultural Association is desirable.
• Knowledge of identifying trees and shrubs and tree pathogens, recognition of physiological tree defects, diseases, and disorders, and knowledge of visual tree assessment.
• Map reading skills and ability to compose detailed reports appropriately levelled at the recipient.
• Good communication skills, tactful, and able to deal sympathetically with the public, tree-owners, etc.
• Able to work to time limits and handle a number of activities at once, physically fit, and able to walk for sustained periods and for long distances often on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Full driving licence required at all times and willingness to work when required, occasionally including evenings/early mornings/weekends/bank holidays, etc.

• £15 p/hour (Will progress to £16 once in post)
• Development of tree ID and disease/pathogen ID skills and develop your decision-making skills.

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