Arborist

Some key information

• This is a 37 hours per week role, Monday to Friday, based at our Wellington Depot (although working elsewhere within the county may be required)
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Will work as part of the Counties Arboriculture Team
• Full-Time Permanent contract

What will I be doing?

We're working to improve the lives of the people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Undertaking of all arboriculture operations including climbing, felling, planting and operating a MEWP.
• Use of hand tools, powered hand tools and climbing equipment
• Driving a company vehicle up to 3.5t and trailer.
• Compete paperwork / online forms as required

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Hold a full driving licence
• Have experience of arboriculture operations
• Experience of using appropriate equipment e.g. MEWP, climbing harnesses and chainsaws
• Must have qualifications: CS30 Chainsaw, cross cut maintenance, CS31 Felling, CS38 climbing and aerial rescue, CS39 working with chainsaw in a tree.
• Desirable qualifications: MEWP, chipper, stump grinder, First Aid and Chapter 8 signing, lighting and guarding
• Able to work as part of a team
• Used to working outdoors.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Julian Grant, 01984 600172, julian.grant@somerset.gov.uk

Interviews will take place on weeks commencing 7^th and 14^th April 2025

The salary for this role is £27,711 - ££31,067 per annum

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.