Skilled Grounds with Arboriculture Duties

• Pay Level: 5, £30,160 - £32,118 inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 per week
• Location: Slough Cemetery

The closing date for applications is midnight on 13th December
What you'll be doing:
As part of the Grounds Maintenance team at Slough Borough Council, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the borough's parks, gardens, open spaces and roadside landscapes. You'll also take responsibility for leading a crew of up to three staff, helping to deliver high-quality results across our green spaces.

Slough Borough Council is committed to training, development and internal progression. We actively encourage our team members to build their skills and gain additional horticultural and machinery qualifications, including ride-on mower operation, PA1/PA6, chainsaw use, tractor driving, trailer towing and more.

With arborist duties, you'll carry out a wide range of specialist tree work such as felling, pruning, trimming, stump grinding and removal—always ensuring safety, professionalism and full compliance with industry standards. With ongoing learning and support, you'll also have opportunities to progress into Skilled Operative or Supervisor roles as you grow within the team.

Join us and help shape the future of Slough's green spaces while developing a rewarding and progressive career.

Our Council:
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce that values people and represents the local communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months' service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room) please contact our Recruitment Team who will be able to assist:

This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Right to Work and Checks:
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before submitting an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How to Apply:
Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you

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