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Arborist and Groundsman

B.T.S. Group
Telford
7 months ago
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BTS Group Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

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The Vacancy

BTS Group, a member ofRSK Group Ltd, is currently seeking an experienced utilitiesArborist and Groundsmanto join the team in Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, and the surrounding areas. This will be a hands-onfull-time, permanentposition.

Applications are welcome from self-motivated individuals who are interested in making a positive contribution by undertaking surveys of trees within proximity to overhead lines.

We value the contribution people make to our success, and in return, we offer a competitive benefits package including a great place to work while earning a competitive salary, company pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement (plus birthday).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake surveys of trees within proximity to overhead lines.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate motivation and drive.
  • To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration.

Person Specification:

  • Able to operate software systems on Tablet hardware in the field.
  • Broad tree identification and characteristics knowledge.
  • First Aid Certification.
  • NPTC: 201 Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting, 202 Felling & Processing Trees Up To 380mm, 304 Felling & Processing Trees Over 380mm [Groundsman] + 203 Tree Climb & Aerial Rescue, 204 Aerial Cutting Of Trees Using Free Fall Techniques, 302 Aerial Tree Pruning, 303 Aerial Tree Rigging [Arborist].
  • UA: 301, 302, 303 & 304 [Groundsman].
  • UA: 301, 302, 303, 304 & 305 [Arborist].

Salary and Benefits:

  • £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Life assurance.
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan, and discounted gym membership.

About Us

We are a niche and specialised tree surgeon company. BTS Group is known as a leading tree and vegetation management business that provides arboricultural support for major UK utility companies by maintaining vegetation and trees to legislation-driven standards. Our business also supplies commercial vegetation management and tree surgery to public and private customers, including councils, private estates, construction firms, and homeowners.

By forging ties with the RSK Group, we have increased our technical capabilities and geographical reach in addition to sourcing more bespoke services from multiple RSK companies. Our range of technical services includes utility arboriculture, tree surgery, and vegetation management, and machinery letting.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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