Second Climber Tree Surgeon Wanted - Southampton

About the job

Tree Surgery jobs in Hampshire

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to undertake the role of Improving (second) Climber within Southampton City Council’s Tree Surgery Team.

You will possess a professional approach to tree management and impeccable working standards. You will work within a tree surgery team to provide a visible and responsive front-line service to the local community. Your work will help to make Southampton a safer, healthier, cleaner and more attractive City.

It is essential for you to work outdoors, sometimes in poor weather.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hard working and motivated  individual looking to contribute to an enthusiastic and dynamic team.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

• Hours of work-07.30-15-30 Monday-Thursday, 07.30-15.00 Friday.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position please contact Will Taylor, Arboricultural Manager, on 07831 378134 or James Cairncross, Tree Team Supervisor on 07789 174852; or email james.cairncross@southampton.gov.uk.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk  
Tel: 023 8083 4033

Preferred Skills

You will be competent and experienced in aerial tree work, the use of chainsaws and associated land-based machinery.

You must have a full, clean driving licence along with a good level of fitness.

A towing licence and a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in arboriculture is desirable.

Benefits Offered

What we can offer you:

Salary: The salary band for this role is £32,061 - £36,362. The starting salary is £32,061 with annual progression through the salary bands.  

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution, death in service benefit of 3 x’s salary and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC.
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks.
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:  Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

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About the Company

Southampton City Council

Join us and make a difference to our communities

We are the largest city in Central Southern England, a regional centre for employment, retail, education and leisure and a really exciting place to be.

Working for us will put you at the heart of the city – doing a job that can make a real change.

If you are passionate about delivering services for the people of Southampton and making a difference then we would love to hear from you.

We are a flexible employer, with a range of family-friendly policies, good benefits and, where appropriate, adopt a hybrid approach to the workplace. We are transforming the way we work – so it’s an interesting time to take up a role in local government.