Planting & Maintenance Operative

| Glendale

Location: London

Salary: £28,681.29 – £40,000

Full Time: Permanent

Closing Date: Early applications advised

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Job Description

To assist arboricultural teams in the provision of all aspects of tree care and planting operations to industry and statutory standards.

Where the employee is qualified, he/she may be required to drive company vehicles in accordance with relevant legislation and company procedures to contribute to the efficient delivery of arboricultural services and to ensure the safety of vehicles, colleagues and other road users.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 

1. Ability to undertake physically demanding work.

2. Ability to use, maintain and direct the use of appropriate plant and machinery in a safe and competent manner.

3. Ability to communicate in a clear and polite manner with colleagues and members of the public.

4. Ability to work within and contribute positively to a team.

5. Ability to carry out tree care operations to the current industry standards in accordance with the needs of the particular tree species and their associated environment.

5. Ability to maintain accurate records.

6. Ability to maintain knowledge of arboricultural practices, management and maintenance techniques including current legislation and guidelines.

7. Ability to assist in the identification of requirements for staff training and its implementation.

Additional for Duties of Driver

8. Ability to read and interpret maps and directions to plan the most efficient route for daily works orders.

9. Ability to undertake basic vehicle checks and to identify maintenance needs.

EXPERIENCE: 

Experience of undertaking physical work in an outdoor environment, preferably within Arboriculture or other ground related industry.

Previous experience of driving a large vehicle, e.g. HGV, would be an advantage.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

None

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Current First Aid Certificate.

Relevant planting certificates of competence.

A current full driving licence for a manual vehicle pre 1997 or to have C1+E entitlement.

Location & Avoidance of Underground Apparatus

Excavation of the Highway.

STANDARDS: 

Willingness to comply with and the ability to promote Glendale Countryside’s Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policy

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!