Tree Maintenance Officers

We are seeking experienced and motivated tree climbers/maintenance officers to ensure that all WDH trees remain safe and healthy.

As part of our Landscape Team, you will work both from the ground and within the tree canopy using specialized equipment to maintain trees to high standards, while always adhering to safe working practices to protect yourself and the public.

Requirements:

• Experience in and ability to perform all tree work according to British Standards, using appropriate arboriculture equipment and machinery.
• An understanding of customer care principles.
• Proven awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to undertake various duties that positively impact our environment.

Applicants must have a valid UK driving license and the ability to tow trailers under C1E regulations to travel across the district and to designated locations.

Note: Working hours are flexible and may include evenings and weekends, especially during adverse weather conditions. The role may also require responding to emergencies outside normal hours.

For more details, please see the attached Job Description.

For an informal chat about this role, contact Mike English, Landscape Manager, at 01977 788845.

Vico Homes offers the following benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years.
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• Flexible working options, including reduced or compressed hours.
• Personal development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing packages.
• Access to lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes via Vico Homes Rewards.
• One day paid volunteering leave.
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

Application Process:

• Review the job description, person specification, and guidance notes.
• Complete the supporting information form, detailing how you meet the person specification.
• You may include your CV, but please remove personal identifiers.
• Send your supporting information and CV to recruitment@vicohomes.co.uk before the deadline.

Next Steps:

• Receive an automatic acknowledgment of your application.
• Applications will be scored, and selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

For questions, contact our Recruitment Team via email.

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