Arborist

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 28 March 2025


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 27 April 2025


• Location: Nottingham, NG2 3NG


• Company: Nottingham City Council


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: 4923

Summary

Job Opportunity: Arborist - Nottingham City Council

Salary: £27,711 level one - £30,060 level four per annum

Location: Nottingham City Council

Grade: E

About Us: Nottingham City Council is committed to inclusivity, innovation, and providing excellent services to our citizens, visitors, and investors. We're looking to expand our team of Arborists to ensure Nottingham stays a Great City with a Great Workforce.

We need 2 skilled Arborists to join our dedicated Tree Services team, managing trees across the city's Highways, Parks, Housing Land, and more.

About the Role

As an Arborist at Nottingham City Council, you will:

• Perform tree surgery, including crown lifting, dead wooding, crown reductions, and tree felling


• Operate and maintain arboricultural equipment and power tools safely


• Follow health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments


• Engage with the public in a professional and courteous manner


• Contribute to the Urban Forest Strategy and city-wide tree services

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in arboriculture


• Valid CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, and CS41 or equivalent qualifications


• Pre-1997 driving licence or Category C1+E driving licence


• Expertise in arboricultural equipment and safety procedures


• Strong communication skills in challenging situations

Desirable Qualifications

• NPTC or equivalent Lantra qualifications


• Experience with windblown trees and emergency treework


• Large Goods Vehicle Licence and CPC Trained


• New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Qualification

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,711, rising to £30,060 after 12 months (subject to probation)


• Generous holiday package: 25 days annually + bank holidays


• Option to purchase up to 28 days additional holiday tax-free


• Full PPE and equipment provided


• Support for continuous professional development


• Enhanced pension contributions

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those who are disabled.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role.

For informal enquiries, contact Rob Haque at rob.haque@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call .

Apply now and help make Nottingham a Great City!

Closing Date: 27th April 2025

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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre.

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

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About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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Minimum of 3 years' experience in arboriculture
Valid CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, and CS41 or equivalent qualifications
Pre-1997 driving licence or Category C1+E driving licence
Expertise in arboricultural equipment and safety procedures
Strong communication skills in challenging situations, NPTC or equivalent Lantra qualifications
Experience with windblown trees and emergency treework
Large Goods Vehicle Licence and CPC Trained
New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Qualification, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Perform tree surgery, including crown lifting, dead wooding, crown reductions, and tree felling
Operate and maintain arboricultural equipment and power tools safely
️ Follow health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments
Engage with the public in a professional and courteous manner
Contribute to the Urban Forest Strategy and city-wide tree services, Competitive salary of £27,711, rising to £30,060 after 12 months (subject to probation)
Generous holiday package: 25 days annually + bank holidays
️ Option to purchase up to 28 days additional holiday tax-free
Full PPE and equipment provided
Support for continuous professional development
Enhanced pension contributions