Southampton City Council
Tree Surgery Team Improving Climber
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Improving (second) Climber
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to undertake the role of Improving (second) Climber within Southampton City Council’s Tree Surgery Team.
You will possess a professional approach to tree management and impeccable working standards. You will work within a tree surgery team to provide a visible and responsive front-line service to the local community. Your work will help to make Southampton a safer, healthier, cleaner and more attractive City.
You will be competent and experienced in aerial tree work, the use of chainsaws and associated land-based machinery. You must have a full, clean driving licence along with a good level of fitness. A towing licence and a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in arboriculture is desirable.
It is essential for you to work outdoors, sometimes in poor weather.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking and motivated individual looking to contribute to an enthusiastic and dynamic team.
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For further information and details regarding the position please contact Will Taylor, Arboricultural Manager, on 07831 378134 or James Cairncross, Tree Team Supervisor on 07789 174852; or email
Additional Information
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check. Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours). Hours of work: 07.30 - 15-30 Monday - Thursday, 07.30 - 15.00 Friday. It is usual for successful candidates to start at the bottom of the pay grade.
What We Can Offer You
Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Excellent Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
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Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Recruitment contact details:
- Tel: 023 8083 4033
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