Climbing Arborists wanted - Somerset

Tree Surgeon Jobs Royal Victoria Park, Bath, or Radstock, South West (United Kingdom) Full Time£28,000 - £30,000 (GBP)

About the job

Tree Surgeon jobs in Somerset

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Based Royal Victoria Park, Bath, or Radstock.

Level 1 - Salary: £28,142- £30,042 per annum (£14.59 - £15.56 per hour)

Level 2 – Salary: £31,537- £33,699 per annum (£16.35 - £17.47 per hour)

Enhancements are paid for weekend and Bank Holiday working.

We will be interviewing candidates based on their qualifications and experience to determine what level is applicable.

This is a career grade post to allow staff to develop and progress careers.

About the Team

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our in-house services that we operate in keeping our beautiful parks and open spaces and our cemeteries and crematorium throughout Bath and North East Somerset. If you’d like to join our passionate, enthusiastic team we’d love you hear from you. You’ll need to be physically fit to meet the job description requirements and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather.

About the Role

The purpose of this post is to carry out various aspects of skilled practical and technical arboriculture work within the Bath and North East Somerset area to a high standard as directed by the Tree officer, or as specified by the client or the clients agents.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Good arboriculture equipment knowledge with the ability to obtain new skill sets when training is provided
Ability to make analytical reasoning and recommendations about particular areas of work.
Ability to engage with customers and contractors within the relevant codes of practice
Proven ability to practically apply legislation including health and safety
Ability to manage own work without close supervision including lone working in all weathers and at all hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

CS30 – chainsaw maintenance & cross cutting
CS31 Small tree felling
CS38 Level 2 Tree climbing & rescue
CS39 Level 3 arial cutting of trees using free fall techniques
(As a minimum)

GENERAL

The post-holder will be expected to work/be available outside normal office hours including Bank Holidays, weekend and evening work as and when required for the emergency call out rota. You will be compensated for this.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Dom Leach, Dom_Leach@bathnes.gov.uk or call 07977228222

Interview date: 19/11/2025

No Agencies Please.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Dom Leach, Dom_Leach@bathnes.gov.uk or call 07977228222