Directorate: Communities and PlaceHours: 37 Contract type: Full Time Permanent Location: 15 Stores Road, Derby, DE21 4BD
Derby City Council (DCC) is offering the opportunity for an arborist to join our expanding team of experienced arborists. Currently we provide a wide range of arboricultural and plant healthcare services from our depot within the City of Derby to the residents and business owners of Derby City.
Applicants should have experience in all aspects of tree work, planting and plant healthcare. A full driving license is essential along with all relevant NPTC qualifications. A good sound knowledge of tree identification and specific species care would be beneficial.
Applicants should be committed to preserving and enhancing the urban treescape and parkland areas as well as development of their own skills and knowledge. Staff will be expected to interact with communities on a daily basis. As such the successful candidate will be expected to have safe, positive, polite and diplomatic personal skills.
In return DCC offers a competitive starting salary of £21,322 per annum with a minimum of 26 days annual leave and all public holidays. DCC also offers an excellent pension scheme. You will have access to the latest arboricultural vehicles, equipment and machinery through our continued expansion and improvement policies. DCC will be committed to your personal development through the latest industry training and refreshment of current qualifications as per industry best practise. All relevant Personal Protective Equipment will be provided. Please see the relevant Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 21 March 2021. Any applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Interviews are to be held: Week Commencing 29 March 2021.
Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority
Any Queries please contactDouglas Monaghan (Derby City Council Tree Officer)Tel: 01332 640244OrEmail: Trees @derby.gov.uk
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