Trainee Tree Surgeon

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Tree Surgeon to join our expanding Estate Services Team within Greatwell Homes.

**What you’ll be doing**:
The role will involve working under supervision in a team undertaking a wide variety of tree work including ground-based chainsaw work, aerial tree surgery, pruning, identifying basic trees and shrubs and plant health.
Undertake a wide range of other general caretaking duties including minor internal and external property repairs, litter picking, sweeping, waste & refuse collection and removal, fly tipping removal and correct disposal, clearing, cleaning and preparing a range of properties for occupation and the on-going cleaning and tidying of the internal communal areas, walkways and communal external landscaped areas.
Clear the overgrown gardens of individual properties as required and correct disposal of all green waste from such activities.

**About you**:
Successfully completed a level 2 NVQ in a relevant topic or have a relevant vocational qualification in either horticulture/landscaping.

Ability to work at heights and deal with physically difficult site conditions whilst carrying out the required duties/tasks.

Must have and maintain a valid vehicle driving licence for the UK.

**About Us**:
We own and manage around 5000 homes with a £23 million turnover and our mission is to “we partner with customers and communities to shape places people are proud to call home.” We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking progressive housing association reflective of what is an ever
- changing sector. With housing being high on the public’s agenda, Greatwell Homes continues to grow.
In return you will benefit from 25 days annual leave, health cash plan (following probation), and the option of a Social Housing Pension Scheme amongst many other benefits.