Tree Surgeon

Great Wyrley
10 months ago
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Job Title:
Tree Surgeon

Salary:
£30,584.63 per annum

Location:
On site with base at Landywood, Great Wyrley

Hours:
40 hours per week, permanent

We currently have a great opportunity for a Tree Surgeon to join our in-house maintenance team Property Plus on a full-time permanent basis. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.

The Role

As our Tree Surgeon, you will manage and maintain open spaces, including tree surgery, hedge trimming, and grounds maintenance. Responsibilities include working at heights, operating power tools, and carrying out general landscaping tasks. You must hold relevant qualifications (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39) and have experience in tree work and grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate will be proactive, safety-conscious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Skills and experience required:

  • Qualified in working with chainsaws both at ground level and at height (CS30/CS31 plus CS38 / CS39)

  • Previous experience of tree work and grounds maintenance

  • Competent in aerial rescue

  • A commitment to safe working practice

  • Able to work on one’s own as well as being integral to the team.

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

  • Good day to day planning skills, including being organised and able to prioritise.

  • UK Driving Licence

    What we can offer you

    We also offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 22 days holiday, bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

    About us

    Housing Plus Group is a leading provider of homes across a range of tenures, to meet identified housing needs. We also deliver regulated care services to help people live independently.

    Our dedicated and diverse colleagues are critical to our success. We value our people and offer them challenging and worthwhile careers, providing a sense of achievement in a vital sector. It is important that we offer opportunities to inspire our people to help us to make a positive difference to our customers’ homes, lives and communities.

    How to apply

    Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter.

    Closing date: Friday 21st March 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert

  • We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.

  • We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

  • If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

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