Responsibilities for this Lead Arborist role are:
Reporting to the Arborist Team Leader you will be part of a broader team of professionals responsible for providing an excellent arboriculture service
Undertake all arboriculture maintenance work by schedules and seasonal demands observing good arboriculture practice
General maintenance of Tree stocks
Undertake Arboriculture works to ensure healthy and safe tree stock
Be an integral part of the team providing a comprehensive arboriculture service
Working alongside the arboriculture team, agency works and apprentices.
What we are looking for in our ideal Lead Arborist:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Arborist Team Leader to work within our Grounds Maintenance Team. Undertake all types of Arboriculture work in areas and properties as per customers specifications, relevant to the area, carrying out all duties with full regard to Liberty Groups Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Customers Service and Performance Policies.
Essential requirements being, Driving license, Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance, Level 2 Award in Crosscutting using a Chainsaw, Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm, Level 2 Award in accessing a tree using a Rope & Harness, Level 2 Award in Aerial Rescue & Access a tree with a Rope & Harness, Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations, Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees using free fall techniques.
We welcome applications from candidates with relevant NPTC qualifications and experience
We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:
Pension scheme 23 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays Cycle to Work scheme Liberty Sense Awards – employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher YuLife, includes: Life Insurance/Death in service benefit – 2x annual salary value Smart Health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs) Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist Online Health Check Nutrition consultations Online fitness program YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellor Free will writing Reward scheme for healthy behaviors to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards. Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes: Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans Discounted gym membership Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail
