Arboriculture Second Climber

Hounslow

11 months ago

Applications closed

Arboriculture Second Climber

Permanent

Hounslow Borough

Mon – Friday – 7am – 3.00pm

£36,763 + van & fuel card

About Lampton Group

Lampton Group was established by the London Borough of Hounslow in 2012 with the objective of trading local authority functions in order to generate financial surpluses and return those to the council. Our companies represent a bold, new and ambitious approach by a London Borough. It is made up of five distinct business areas:

Services - Recycle - Greenspace - Leisure - Homes

Underpinning everything, we do are our values – Customer First – One Team – Respectful – Energised. Everything we do aims to align to our values and strategic ambitions.

Purpose of Role:-

The Second Climber will be responsible for assisting in the practical delivery of all types of tree works across a range of client portfolios. These currently include Housing, Parks and Leisure tree stocks, as well as other external clients.

The role will develop and maintain strong relationships within the various arboriculture teams ensuring efficiency in delivery of the services. The role will cover a range of duties that includes Quality assurance to ensure productivity, and customer satisfaction.

To always understand and comply with health and safety regulations and company/council policies.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Answering to the Lead Climber and Arboricultural manager
Assisting with tasks delegated by the Lead climber or manager which can include:

Responsible for the safe mobilisation and demobilisation of temporary working zones, in accordance with the new roads and street works act 1991.
Carry out all necessary duties required of a Second climber (Arborist) which includes, Aerial tree works via rope and harness/MEWP, Pruning/felling, young tree maintenance, hedge pruning, land clearance, tree planting, young tree maintenance/watering and other general tree works or related works.
Responding to emergency call outs and making assessments of trees that potentially pose a hazard to site users.
Responsible for maintaining equipment and vehicles (and associated records) to ensure they are consistently safe for use, completing minor repairs to equipment or ensuring that they are booked for repair in reasonable time periods.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within the company, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.Experience & Qualifications:-

Education and Qualifications

-NPTC 30/31/38/39

-Full UK driving license

PA1/PA6
NPTC 41
NPTC woodchipper and stump grinding qualification.

- NRSWA streetworks license (or equivalent)

Experience, Knowledge and understanding

-5 years practical industry experience

-Understanding of industry regulations (HASWA, NRSWA, PUWER, LOLER, WAH Regulations)

-Good tree species and fungi identification

-Experience in the use of plant machinery to assist with tree works. Including Cranes, MEWPS and winching techniques.

Job related skills

-Good communication both written and oral.

-Ability to make decisions that best meet the needs of the business

-Able to communicate with internal/external stakeholders and team members

In return Lampton Group will offer you :-

Holiday Allowance – Relax away from work with a generous annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity leave – However you become a new mum, we offer up to 52 weeks’ leave after the birth or adoption of your child, and the option of a phased return over 3 months. 
Paternity Leave – We offer new dads 2 weeks leave after the birth or adoption of your child.
Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement by joining our optional company pension scheme which consists of equal 4% Employer / 4% Employee contributions.
Refer a Friend – If you have a friend who is looking for a new opportunity you could earn up to £250 for each new employee referred (T&C’s apply) 
Staff wellbeing services - We want to keep you happy and healthy at work. Our wellbeing services include access to Occupational Health, online GP and the Employee Assistance Programme. 
Flu Jabs – All Employees are eligible for a flu jab voucher. 
Eye care vouchers and support towards glasses – All Employees are also eligible for eye care vouchers and financial support toward buying a new pair of glasses. 
Employee benefits portal – Each month you’ll be able to shop, eat or go out for less. Our benefits portal offers various discounts and benefits across a range of companies 
Gym Membership – Keeping fit has never been easier for Lampton Employees. We offer our top-level gold membership to our Lampton Leisure sites, available to every employee of the Group. 
Cycle to work scheme – Live nearby and want to cycle to work? Once you’ve passed probation you can save money on a new bike with our cycle to work scheme

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