Lead Arborist
Liberty Gas Group
Lead Arborist
£30450
Liberty Gas Group, Pendleton, Salford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 28 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4d038566e3ec4aa0803bb282df8fdf1a
Full Job Description
We're experts in property services, reactive and void maintenance, refurbishment and eco-technology and we believe our people are our biggest asset.
Liberty offers professional electrical installations and property building and maintenance services, with a strong commitment to value for money services that make a positive difference to people and the communities in which we work.
Our safety ethos model is based on all arboriculture work being guided by British standard 3998:2010 Treework and recommendations. Our small inclusive team is structured by competence and hierarchy lead by a Team Leader who discusses work to be carried out on ongoing & future projects. All safety equipment in aiding Treework is LOLER tested and provided by Liberty. We set realistic targets which are supported by the ground's maintenance team, reducing industrial stress on operatives, ensuring a content atmosphere amongst the team.
Responsibilities for this Lead Arborist role are:
Reporting to the Arborist Team Leader you will be part of a broader team of professionals responsible for providing an excellent arboriculture service
Undertake all arboriculture maintenance work by schedules and seasonal demands observing good arboriculture practice
General maintenance of Tree stocks
Undertake Arboriculture works to ensure healthy and safe tree stock
We are looking for an enthusiastic Arborist Team Leader to work within our Grounds Maintenance Team. Undertake all types of Arboriculture work in areas and properties as per customers specifications, relevant to the area, carrying out all duties with full regard to Liberty Groups Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Customers Service and Performance Policies.
Essential requirements being, Driving license, Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance, Level 2 Award in Crosscutting using a Chainsaw, Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm, Level 2 Award in accessing a tree using a Rope & Harness, Level 2 Award in Aerial Rescue & Access a tree with a Rope & Harness, Level 3 Award in Aerial Tree Rescue Operations, Level 3 Award in Aerial Cutting of Trees using free fall techniques.
We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:
Pension scheme
23 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Liberty Sense Awards - employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher
YuLife, includes:
Life Insurance/Death in service benefit - 2x annual salary value
Smart Health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs)
Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis
Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist
Online Health Check
Nutrition consultations
Online fitness program
YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellor
Free will writing
Reward scheme for healthy behaviors to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards.
Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts
Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes:
Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans
Discounted gym membership
Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail
In addition to the above, at Liberty we look to invest in the up-skilling and development of our employees, ensuring competency and compliance to industry standards, in turn we will look to offer additional training where appropriate to give you the skills you need to deliver the service required
Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.
Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.