Arboriculture Operative - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Gateshead Council

Gateshead Council
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Gateshead, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Arboriculture Operative x 2 positions

NJC SCP 8-9 - £22,777 - £24,054**A vacancy has arisen within the Technical & Bereavement Team who deliver the day-to-day management and maintenance of Council owned trees throughout the Borough.


About the role.
The main function of the role is the management and maintenance of Council owned trees throughout the Borough.


You must hold a CS30 & C31 qualification in the use and maintenance of chainsaws you must also be willing to work towards obtaining a Level 2 qualification in Forestry & Arboriculture which would include the climbing and dismantling of large trees.


You will be expected to work Borough wide and respond to requests that are received via the Council's online reporting system.

The ability to be able to operate mobile devices is essential in order to receive and process service requests.

You must be able to follow Supervisor & Managers instructions and work well as part of a team. A knowledge of Health & Safety and how to follow risk assessments is also required.

You will have the opportunity to be included on the rota to be part of the team who deal with emergency jobs that are received out of hours


The council is committed to the development and training of its employees to ensure they develop and unlock potential for the future.

Successful applicants will receive training around health and safety and ongoing skills development.


A bit about Gateshead Council


We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service.

We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.


What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights

  • You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
  • We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
  • You'll get a generous annual leave package of 26 days annual leave, plus 2 extra statutory days for new employees. Rising to 30 days annual leave plus 2 extra statutory days after 5 years continuous local government service.
  • You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
  • You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
  • We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

You must have

  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Hold a CS30 &31 qualification in the use of a chainsaw
  • Must be willing to work towards obtaining a Level 2 qualification in Forestry & Arboriculture which would include the climbing and dismantling of large trees.
  • A knowledge of safe working practice in line with Health & Safety
  • Knowledge of Tree maintenance
  • Be able to identify different species of trees
  • Good Customer Service
  • Be able to work to deadlines
  • Experience of working as part of a team.
  • Be able to use mobile technology

It's time to apply
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Gavin Milne on
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