Urban Forestry Technician

About the Company

As a leading provider of arboricultural services, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results and exceeding our clients' expectations. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and effective solutions for our clients.

The Job

We are seeking an experienced Arboriculturist to join our team based in Waltham Abbey. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Arboriculture, preferably within the industry, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. They will also have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, ensuring a flexible and proactive approach to their work.

Responsibilities:

1. Reporting to the Team Leader, the post holder's key responsibility shall be climbing arboricultural duties, including tree pruning, dismantling, and felling
2. Day-to-day tasks include off-ground and on-ground arboricultural skills, using power saws and hand tools as required
3. Assist colleagues in their work, for example, the complex breakdown of a tree's crown and the dismantling of the stem
4. Undertake basic arboriculture operations with appropriate regard for third-party property, for example, taking due care and attention when working adjacent to walls, fences, greenhouses, shed roofs, etc.
5. Operate a range of machinery, including power tools and light plant such as stump grinding or brushwood chipping machinery
6. Drive company vehicles as required
7. Ensure that the principles of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are adhered to at all times, for personal safety and that of colleagues and the general public
8. Carry out routine maintenance

Benefits:

• Sector-competitive salary (£35,000)
• Generous annual leave up to 22 days
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high-street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, and your day-to-day spending
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development
• Full top-end PPE and uniform