Highways Arborist: Pruning, Safety & Community Impact

Kier Group plc; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure support company is looking for an Arborist to join their Birmingham Highways team. This hands-on role involves maintaining the city's green infrastructure and ensuring public safety. Responsibilities include tree maintenance, creating safe work zones, and collaborating with colleagues. Ideal candidates should hold a City & Guilds CS39 certification, have a valid CSCS card, and bring Arboricultural experience. The company emphasizes diversity and offers various benefits tailored to your needs.

Benefits

Wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness (CS 39).
• Have a valid CSCS card and a solid understanding of health & safety in high-risk environments.
• Possess a full driving licence.
• Bring practical Arboricultural experience and a team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing safe work zones along highways and public spaces.
• Performing skilled tree maintenance including pruning, felling and emergency response work.
• Building positive relationships with the community when working in public areas.
• Maintaining thorough documentation and safety records.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

Skills

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness (CS 39)

Valid CSCS card

Full driving licence

Practical Arboricultural experience

Team-focused attitude

Job description

A leading infrastructure support company is looking for an Arborist to join their Birmingham Highways team. This hands-on role involves maintaining the city's green infrastructure and ensuring public safety. Responsibilities include tree maintenance, creating safe work zones, and collaborating with colleagues. Ideal candidates should hold a City & Guilds CS39 certification, have a valid CSCS card, and bring Arboricultural experience. The company emphasizes diversity and offers various benefits tailored to your needs.