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Title

Arborist

Posted
Reference 00008855  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location England (East Midlands) - UK
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 31/07/2011
Company Name Amey
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Description
Ref 00008855
Region Midlands
Location Birmingham
Position Type Full Time
Job Category PPP/PFI
 
Main Purpose

To adopt the Amey "Core Values" to carry out the arboriculture and weed maintenance aspects of our contracted responsibilities on the Birmingham PFI contract.
Tasks (Needs to do)
  • Understand and carry out all safety information and instructions, ensuring that you and your team mates are safe at all times
  • Carry out all work to relevant standards, in the required timeframe to delight both Amey and our Customer alike
  • Be able to drive assorted vehicles and carry out basic tree felling, tree pruning, tree planting, hedge trimming, chipping, shredding, weed control and other general grounds maintenance operations to recognised standards
  • Promote the Amey brand in how you look, act and work whilst carrying out your duties
  • Always work efficiently, with minimal supervision
  • Be prepared to attend and actively support personal development and training relevant to your role
  • Always be polite and courteous to members of the public
  • Build up good rapport with your team mates and supervisor Arboricultural Manager, Clients and other Amey Staff as appropriate
Person Requirements

Essential:
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy
  • Basic chainsaw certificate (nationally recognised, normally NPTC or LANTRA)
  • Pesticide mixing and spraying certificates (NPTC PA1 and PA6)
  • Nationally recognised tree chipping certificate (NPTC or LANTRA)
  • Proven relevant experience and knowledge of standards in relation to arboriculture and weed control

Desirable:

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Aerial tree work experience and qualification
  • Stump grinding and reinstatement experience and qualification
  • Experience as a team leader
  • Safety and risk assessment training
  • Traffic management qualifications
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