Tree Surgery Ground Operative

About this role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to undertake the role of Tree Surgery Team Ground Operative within Southampton City Council’s Tree Surgery Team.

You will possess a professional approach to tree management and impeccable working standards. You will work within a tree surgery team to provide a visible and responsive front-line service to the local community. Your work will help to make Southampton a safer, healthier, cleaner and more attractive city.

You will have experience of working in a team in in a fast-paced working environment.

You will be competent and experienced in the use of chainsaw use on the ground. You must have a full, clean driving licence. A towing licence, a certificate of competence in the use of woodchippers and a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in arboriculture or allied discipline is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hard working and motivated  individual looking to contribute to an enthusiastic and dynamic team.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

Salary: The salary band for this role is £29,742 - £32,046 per annum. The starting salary is £29,742 with annual progression through the salary bands.  

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Recruitment contact details:

Email: [email removed]  
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For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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• Tree Surgery Ground Operative - Job Description.pdf