Tree Surveyor Wanted - Oxford

About the job

ODS has an exciting opportunity for a Tree Surveyor in their Arboricultural team. Maintaining over 1,000 hectares of parks, green spaces, cemeteries and housing properties and highways we manage circa 100,000 trees.

The successful candidate will form part of our Arboriculture team, working in our parks, urban spaces and on behalf of housing tenants and private customers and contracts. They will be responsible for undertaking inspections of trees in various locations recording tree details of condition, and recommending, specifying and prioritising arboricultural works.

If you are a good communicator and enjoy working as part of a team then we are keen to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the posts please contact Rita Cabrita - rita.cabrita@odsgroup.co.uk

Preferred Skills

·       Formal Arboricultural qualification (Technical Certificate Level 3).

·       Appropriate NPTC / SSTS certification.

·       Demonstrable post qualification arboricultural experience.

·       Experience of conducting tree inventory surveys.

·       Full clean driving licence.

·       Ability to identify and understand trees pest and diseases, genera and species.

·       Working knowledge and experience of the pressures placed on trees in the urban environment.

·       Experience / training in quantified tree risk assessment methods (e.g. QTRA, THREATS).

·       Knowledge of related health & safety acts and practice.

·       Proficient in the use of IT packages e.g. Outlook, Word.

Benefits Offered

28 days holiday plus bank holidays, NEST pension scheme, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate) and employer benefits scheme

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About the Company

ODS Group

At ODS, we take pride in our role in making Oxford a world-class city. From waste collection to maintaining roads and parks, our team works tirelessly to ensure the city remains vibrant and beautiful. It's tough work, but it's incredibly rewarding. Joining ODS means joining a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about their work and their community. Our employees are the backbone of our success, and we value their commitment and passion.