Trainee Arborist

Tai Calon Community Housing Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing organization in Wales is seeking a Trainee Arborist to join their Green Earth Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in arboricultural maintenance while promoting the conservation of local tree stock. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong interest in environmental issues. This position is fixed-term for 2 years, with a supportive team environment and various employee benefits including training opportunities and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

33 days of annual leave

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Occupational Sick Pay

Training and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of environmental issues.
• Interest in natural history.
• Knowledge of tree identification.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience of towing trailers and woodchippers.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical and theoretical skills across arboricultural maintenance.
• Contribute to conservation and enhancement of tree stock.
• Deliver high-quality customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Welsh Language Skills

Education

Level 2 National Qualification Framework

CSCS Card

Full U.K. Driving License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Climbing and rigging kit

GIS mapping

Job description

About Us

Tai Calon was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit housing association, with almost 6,000 homes we are the largest provider of affordable homes in Blaenau Gwent. Our focus is to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction in all aspects of the service that we offer. Part of that is to ensure our customers’ homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards, and that is why since 2010 we have invested over £130 million in their homes.

We are proud to announce that we recently achieved our Great Place to Work certification, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring Tai Calon fosters a culture of trust, fairness, respect and camaraderie, making it a place colleagues truly want to work.

With more than 280 people trained and dedicated to their jobs, we’re a big employer in the area. Due to growth, we’re looking for a Trainee Arborist to join our Green Earth Team.

About You

To be successful as a Trainee Arborist the ideal candidate will

• Be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to appropriately assess and record risks in relation to trees, tree surgery operations and associated equipment
• Well organised with an attention to detail to ensure effective work planning, prioritisation, multi-tasking and the meeting of deadlines of own work and that of others.
• Welsh Language Skills

Your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

You will also need to have the following knowledge, experience and qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of environmental issues and relevant experience.
• Interest in natural history
• Knowledge of tree identification
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of best arboriculture practices, including awareness of tree species, associated common diseases and use of equipment.
• Working knowledge of climbing and rigging kit maintenance and safety inspections in relation to LOLER
• Knowledge or experience of the use of GIS mapping relating to arboriculture operations.
• Experience within a similar role of similar responsibilities
• Experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience of towing trailers and woodchippers and/or willing to undertake training within a reasonable timeframe.
• Educated to level 2 National Qualification Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland or willing to work towards
• NPTC Pesticide PA1 and PA6 or willing to undertake training
• Application of Eco plugs. Specialist stump poison or willing to undertake training
• Stem injection of pesticide
• NPTC cross cutting, maintenance chain saw. Felling, processing small or medium trees or willing to undertake training
• NPTC / LANTRA woodchipper or willing to undertake training
• NPTC City & Guilds Tree Climbing and Rescue or willing to undertake training
• NPTC City & Guilds Chainsaw from Rope and Harness or willing to undertake training
• NPTC / LANTRA brush cutter or willing to undertake training
• CIEH Manual handling or willing to undertake training
• Up to date first aid certificates or willing to undertake training
• CSCS Card
• Street Works (Chapter 8) Qualification or willing to undertake training
• Sharps awareness Training or willing to work towards
• Asbestos awareness Training or willing to work towards
• Tractor Driving Certificate
• NPTC stump grinder or willing to undertake training
• Accredited HHSRS Certificate
• Full U.K. Driving License or willing to work towards in a reasonable timeframe.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a Trainee Arborist to join our Green Earth Team. This training role will enable you to develop practical and theoretical skills across a wide range of arboricultural maintenance and intervention activities. You will play an active role in the conservation and enhancement of Tai Calon’s tree stock, working closely with our experienced team. The role involves delivering a high-quality, safe, effective and efficient service, while ensuring value for money, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, and providing excellent customer service.

Contract Type

Fixed Term – 2 years

Working Pattern

You will work 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Working hours 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Where You\'ll Be Working

You will primarily be working across Blaenau Gwent. For the days that you\'re in the office, we\'ve got a bright, open and modern space for you to catch up with colleagues and work from.

Benefits

In joining our team, you will access the following:

• Free on-site parking
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of company benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and access to HOP (Home of Perks) with a whole array of shopping discounts and cashback.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 employee assistance programme (with access to flexible counselling)

Disability Confident Employer

We are a disability confident committed employer, and if you require any adjustments or support to be considered for this role, email our team at [e-mail] or contact us on 0300 303 1717.

More Information

If you\'d like more information about this role, why not reach out to one of the team using the details below.

• Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]