About The Service
Parks Services are responsible for the management and maintenance of all Council owned trees. Working within a positive and progressive environment an exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a self motivated, enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate a genuine interest in arboriculture / tree management and the desire to become a professional Arborist.
About the job
You will be required to work outdoors carrying out a wide range of tree maintenance operations utilising a variety of arboricultural and horticultural machinery. You will also be required to undertake a residential block release course of study leading to a formal qualification in Arboriculture which will be supplemented by a tailored programme of in-house and relevant practical chainsaw and tree-climbing training, to attain all relevant NPTC arboricultural qualifications.
What We Are Looking For From You
Academic qualifications are not essential, the willingness to learn and develop new skills including tree climbing are. Tasks undertaken will be physically demanding and will be required to be undertaken at heights
Additional information
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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