EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS / GROUNDSMEN WANTED

Based in Surrey, Advanced Tree Services are highly competitive and specialised tree surgeons operating throughout London and the Home Counties. Trading for over 15 years, we pride ourselves on our high standards of work and professionalism. We are Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors and members of the Tree Care Industry Association. We have attained ISO 9001 (Quality Assurance), ISO 14001 (Environmental Quality Assurance) and ISO 18001 (Health & Safety) as well as accredited with CHAS and Constructionline.

We are the current term contractors for London Borough of Wandsworth, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Royal Parks (Bushy Park), Enterprise Mouchel and Wycombe District Council.

Due to expansion we are seeking to employ full time experienced climbers and groundsman. Ideally climbers should hold the relevant NPTC units (CS30, 31, 32, 38 and 39 minimum) and have at least two years working experience. Drivers licence and access to your own transport are essential.

For further information please contact:

Advanced Tree Services

Tel: 01483 210066

Fax: 01483 225123

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Advanced Tree Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Ealing Tree Officer

£30,531 to £31,902 p.a. inclusive

Grade 9

Permanent

Full time

Ref: EJR000838

Ealing Council’s tree service is responsible for the monitoring and management of over 45,000 trees within the borough on the highways, parks and open spaces and housing estates. In addition to this we also provide technical, advisory and professional guidance internally.

As part of the tree service you will play a pivotal role in implementing the Council’s tree strategy, carrying out cyclical inspections on the borough’s trees, monitoring our term arboriculture contractor, dealing with customer enquiries and developing tree-planting schemes across the borough.

In addition to this you will be involved in advising planning services on tree related issues in relation to development applications and trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) and conservation area designations. You will also liaise with the Council’s insurance section providing professional advice in relation to tree related claims.

You will have experience of working within the arboriculture industry either in a similar local authority or practical role and a willingness to undertake continuous professional and personal development.

You will have an appropriate and related professional arboriculture qualification (equivalent to level 3) or if level 2 the ability to reach level 3 qualifications within a specified time. You will also have a full driving licence valid for use in the EU and access to a vehicle for use at work.

For an informal discussion please contact Dale Mortimer, Tree Service Manager, on 020 8825 6685. Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced criminals records bureau check.

Closing date: Friday 18 May 2012.

Short listing: w/c Monday 21 May 2012.

Interview and test/presentation: Wednesday 30 May 2012.

If you are interested in applying for one of these roles, please visit www.ealing.gov.uk/jobs and express your interest online. If you do not have access to the internet, you may contact the recruitment line on 0870 700 0796, quoting the appropriate reference, between the hours of 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday.