Arborist (2 posts) | £24,982 - £27,741
Full time / Temporary, Environment and Transport

Closing Date: 18/09/2020| Job Ref: C/50123919 | 50123918 | Directorate: Place | Service: Environment & Transport | Location: Smithies Depot, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: £24,982 - £27,741 

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months from start date

This post is suitable for Job Share

Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form.

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 18/09/2020 at 23:59

 

 

The successful candidate will be required to be available outside of services normal working hours as part of a standby rota to respond to out of hours service needs.  A standardised standby payment will be made in respect of these duties.

 

 

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check 

 

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

 

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

 

 

About the Post:

Following a recent Future Council Improvement Review, we are seeking two highly motivated experienced Arborists to complement the council’s Arboriculture Team in delivering an effective and efficient Arboricultural service offer for Neighbourhood Services.

Reporting to the Arboriculture Team Leader, you will carry-out a full range of arboricultural duties both on the ground and at height. You will be able to work to extremely high standards in both safety and quality, and will be instrumental in helping to deliver the 1st class Arboriculture service demanded by the council and its stakeholders.

You will be qualified in a range of arboricultural disciplines, including (but not limited to) use of chainsaws on the ground, dismantling of trees on the ground, felling of mature trees, working at height from a rope and harness an also able to perform aerial rescue in emergencies. Working at height in a MEWP will also be required.

You will have experience of working in all weather conditions and will be able to undertake strenuous duties, often under pressure to meet targets and deadlines while also remaining effective and efficient at all times. You will take direction from the Team Leader but will also be able to work on your own initiative when required.

The ability to work and integrate with an established team is essential. You will be able to interpret plans, drawings and briefing notes and be able to communicate effectively with service users, including members of the public, council officers and ward members.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to help us develop our modern and efficient arboricultural service, we would very much welcome your application 

 

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Arborist Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vacancy Description
Closing Date: 18/09/2020| Job Ref: C/50123919 | 50123918 | Directorate: Place | Service: Environment & Transport | Location: Smithies Depot, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
 

Salary: £24,982 - £27,741 

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months from start date

This post is suitable for Job Share

Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form.

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 18/09/2020 at 23:59

 

 

The successful candidate will be required to be available outside of services normal working hours as part of a standby rota to respond to out of hours service needs.  A standardised standby payment will be made in respect of these duties.

 

 

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check 

 

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

 

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

 

 

About the Post:

Following a recent Future Council Improvement Review, we are seeking two highly motivated experienced Arborists to complement the council’s Arboriculture Team in delivering an effective and efficient Arboricultural service offer for Neighbourhood Services.

Reporting to the Arboriculture Team Leader, you will carry-out a full range of arboricultural duties both on the ground and at height. You will be able to work to extremely high standards in both safety and quality, and will be instrumental in helping to deliver the 1st class Arboriculture service demanded by the council and its stakeholders.

You will be qualified in a range of arboricultural disciplines, including (but not limited to) use of chainsaws on the ground, dismantling of trees on the ground, felling of mature trees, working at height from a rope and harness an also able to perform aerial rescue in emergencies. Working at height in a MEWP will also be required.

You will have experience of working in all weather conditions and will be able to undertake strenuous duties, often under pressure to meet targets and deadlines while also remaining effective and efficient at all times. You will take direction from the Team Leader but will also be able to work on your own initiative when required.

The ability to work and integrate with an established team is essential. You will be able to interpret plans, drawings and briefing notes and be able to communicate effectively with service users, including members of the public, council officers and ward members.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to help us develop our modern and efficient arboricultural service, we would very much welcome your application 

 

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Arborist Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs