Arborist Lead Climber Wanted - Merseyside

About the job

You will assist the Arborist Supervisor carrying out all types of arboriculture services; in the preparation and updating of tree inventories; and with emergency tree works as required. You will also ensure that vehicles and plants are used, maintained, and secured in accordance with operational guidelines and that defects, damage or thefts are reported and investigated.

You will undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post including physical work and you will participate in self-improvement in performance through workplace development. You must also work flexibly in line with Service needs.

We require someone who will help us to achieve our aim of becoming the 'contractor of choice' by providing excellent service to our customers and working closely with our partners.

Please note, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Preferred Skills

• You must have these qualifications NPTC Units: o CS30 – Maintenance o CS31 – Tree Felling o CS38 – Climb trees and perform aerial rescues o CS39 – Aerial chainsaw use Climbing skills.  
• We are looking for a fully qualified operative.
• Ability to work confidently at heights for long periods.  
• Ability to work within Health and Safety at Work guidelines e.g., Chapter 8, Services avoidance.  
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.  
• Ability to carry out routine machinery maintenance e.g., chain saw etc.
• Ability and willingness to undertake training and development activities as required.  
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits Offered

• A range of flexible working options.
• 27 days paid annual leave each year in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering.
• Up to 9% employer’s contribution to the pension scheme (match funded).
• £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.

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About the Company

M&Y Maintenance and Construction

M&Y Maintenance and Construction provides responsive repairs, planned works, renewables, facilities management and new build services to clients across the North West.

Over 40 years we’ve grown from a small, family-run business into a multimillion-pound company employing over 200 permanent employees.

M&Y Maintenance and Construction is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.