Arborists Team Leader

Application Close Date: 28/02/2019 (Closed)

Arborists Team Leader

Dependant on skill and competencies plus productivity bonus

Location: Solihull B92

40 hours per week

Permanent position with the opportunity for promotion.

Glendale have recently won further contracts in the local area and are looking to add to our team of qualified Arborists to work on the long term Solihull contract. Glendale has recently been awarded the prestigious contract for a further term of 20 years.

Duties will include the day to day running of a team including site safety and be able to carry out  all aspects of tree surgery/climbing work to a very high standard at all times. The role will involve felling, crown reducing, thinning, lifting and other general tree maintenance duties, therefore the suitable candidate must be fully qualified and have a good understanding of current legislation and industry best practice. The ideal candidate must be well organised, have excellent leadership ability, be enthusiastic as well as possessing effective people management and communication skills.

Applicant criteria:

• Minimum five years climbing arboriculture experience
• NPTC Units CS30; CS31; CS38; CS39, CS40, CS41
• First Aid
• Full UK driving licence

Ideally you should also have:

• C1+E, NRSWA, MEWP

All tools, climbing kit and PPE will be supplied.

If you have the relevant skills and qualifications, you can look forward to a competitive reward package including 28 days paid annual leave, sickness benefit, childcare voucher scheme, life assurance, employee contribution healthcare scheme and staff discount on the use of the Group’s leisure facilities. We also offer high levels of training and continuing professional development.

For more information about the role please contact Andy Baber on 0121 709 1889

If you have the potential to fill this role, please send your CV and covering letter to  andy.baber@glendale-services.co.uk  or Glendale Countryside, Central Depot, Moat Lane, Solihull, B91 2LW.

Please include on your applications details of any relevant experience and the qualifications that you hold.

Closing date: 28th February 2019

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Glendale is an Equal Opportunities Employer