Arborist

JOB SUMMARY

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 12/10/2023

Advert End Date: 08/11/2023 23:59

Salary: £24,496 - £25,878 pa

Hours per week: 37

Job Category: Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks

Vacancy ID: 252805

Employment Location: Any location within North Tyneside.

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 8 Nov

FURTHER INFORMATION

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced individual to join the North Tyneside arboriculture team as a full time Arborist.

You will be responsible for maintaining North Tyneside’s tree stock in accordance with our Tree Management Policy and ensure that all tree works comply with legislation industry good practice and British Standards whilst helping to conserve and enhance the tree stock’s asset value.

You will deal with technical and day to day enquiries linked to the trees, woodlands and waggonways located across the Borough. This will include being part of a busy team undertaking all aspects of tree works, with opportunities for ongoing personal development and training.

You will be required to engage with residents in the local community and work proactively with all members of the wider team including external agencies.

The post involves a wide range of duties including general pruning, felling, and climbing, so you will need to be able to work independently and use your own initiative to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.

As an employee of North Tyneside Council, you will feel valued from the moment you join us. We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one and our experienced and approachable management team will support you to achieve your professional goals.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)

• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including part-time working, to support work/life balance (subject to business requirements)

• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling

• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice

• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform

• Supported career progression

• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; A spa and over 250 classes every week

• The ‘Benefits Plus’ Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions

• Credit Union Savings Scheme

• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme

As an integral member of the team, you will help us ensure North Tyneside is a great place to live, work and visit.

Please use this link to apply:

https://forms.office.com/e/BcWAWPdGc2

If you have the appropriate skills and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. For further information please call Jonathan Kennedy, Team Leader (Arboriculture) on 07583140042 or email: Jonathan.kennedy@northtyneside.gov.uk

For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.

North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.