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Trainee Tree Surgeon
Salary
£28,364 (based upon a final salary of £35,455 following successful completion of a 1-year development plan)
Location
Wellingborough
Hours
37
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee 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 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.
You will also provide landscaping and grounds maintenance services, which may include mowing lawns and grass areas, weeding, pruning, applying herbicide as instructed, planting, flowerbed maintenance & tree surgery.
Previous Knowledge/experience:
- Proven track record of working as part of a team.
- Commitment to delivering a high-quality customer focused service.
- Knowledge of complying with safe systems of work and the correct use of PPE.
About you:
- Be willing to complete the required training for the role.
- 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.
- Must have and maintain a valid vehicle driving licence for the UK.
This is a 12-month development role. Upon successful completion, you will have gained the relevant qualifications and practical experience required to become a qualified Tree Surgeon.
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.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.
About Us
Greatwell Homes is a rewarding place to work. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re committed to providing great services and high-quality living environments.
Our staff are committed to meeting customer needs and helping to make our local neighbourhoods great places to live.
We value our staff and always look for ways in which we can help them develop their skills and knowledge.
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