Tree Surgeon

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

If you have the experience and passion to help us achieve our goals and are highly proactive with a positive attitude, you might be just the person we are looking for so apply today

What you’ll be doing:

The role will involve working 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.

Carrying out risk assessments and include safe systems of working within the public domain and a plan for public segregation.

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:

• Relevant Professional or Vocational qualification- CS 20-03, CS 21-08, CS 21-09 or NPTC 30-39, AO Unit Aerial Rescue and Brushwood Chipper Certification. (Certificates will be required)
• Ability to work at heights and deal with physically difficult site conditions whilst carrying out the required duties/tasks.
• Physical fitness and strength (for lifting items and operating electrical and mechanical equipment) and the use of equipment subjecting the user to hard arm vibration (including but not limited to grass cutting machinery and other buildings & estates electrical and mechanical equipment) are genuine occupational requirements of the role.
• Experienced in residential and/or parks & gardens maintenance OR experience of residential and/or commercial buildings maintenance.
• Must have and maintain a valid vehicle driving licence for the UK.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience and don't want to miss out on this great opportunity to work for us, apply today as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early for the right candidate.