About the role
This role will require successful candidates to carry out tree and shrub planting, pruning and felling of trees, stump grinding and scectional dismantling and responding to emergencies as a result of extreme weather.
Operating council vehicles and machinery it is essential that the post holder adheres to all relevant health and safety requirements at all times.
Reuirement to provide other general tasks consitent with the responsibilities of a gardener.
What will you be doing?
To carry out arboricultural work across NNC tree stock including implementation of planting schemes and to assist in any other duties within the grounds services operations.
Tasks will include tree climbing, operation of chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, diggers and other tasks associated with tree management.
About you
You will have previous experience in arboriculture, tree climbing and NPTC CS 30 & 31.
You will be interacting with a wide variety of people on a daily basis and will need to be self motivated, being required to work on your own initiative, follow schedules and written instructions and possess excellent customer service skills.
A full driving licence is required for this role.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive rate of pay
- great opportunities in a large unitary council - many of our casual workers decide to apply for permanent positions
- statutory leave entitlement
- lots of opportunities to work in the public sector to make a difference
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
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