To carry out all aspects of Arboriculture works including tree felling, pruning, shaping,
thinning, crown reduction, crown lifting, dismantling, dead wooding and associated tasks in
public parks, cemeteries, sports facilities, highways, housing areas, private contracts and
similar open spaces to the required standard and specification in according with agreed
procedures.
Achieving high quality standards throughout all areas maintained and with due regard to
relevant statutory obligations e.g. Health & Safety, environmental protection, and biodiversity
NVQ Level 2 or equivalentqualification / skills / experience inArboricultureHealth and Safety CertificateNPTC CS30 Maintaining a chainsawNPTC CS31 Felling trees to 380mmNPTC CS32/3 Felling trees over380mmNTPC CS38 Climb trees and performaerial tree rescueNTPC CS39 Operate the chainsawfrom rope and harnessNTCP CS40 Carryout pruningoperationsPA1+PA6A pesticidespraying certificateNTCP CS41 Dismantlingand riggingPA1 +PA6A pesticidespraying certificateNPTC power prunerIPAF – Mobile elevatedworking platformIOSH Managing SafetyCertificates/Application FormRelevantexperienceExperience including the use ofassociated machinery in TreeSurgeryExperience of working in a publicfacing environmentExperience of supervisionExperience in the use of, avariety of power toolsTowing experienceApplication form/InterviewSpecialistknowledgeUnderstanding of Health & SafetyproceduresGood knowledge of plants, trees andtheir maintenance needs.LOLER regulations and inspections(climbing ropes and equipment)Knowledge of local areaApplication form/InterviewPersonal skillsAbility to work alone and use owninitiativeAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to prioritise workload forself/teamApplication form/InterviewSpecial workingconditionsValid Driving LicenceAbility to work outside in all weathersAbility to carry out manual tasks suchas climbing trees, considerablebending, lifting and walkingCategory C1+E Licence(Towing trailers)
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Tree Surgeon Technician
Company: Ipswich Borough Council Salary: £31,525 to £33,119 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Ipswich, IP1 2DE Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026
Summary
To carry out all aspects of Arboriculture works including tree felling, pruning, shaping,
thinning, crown reduction, crown lifting, dismantling, dead wooding and associated tasks in
public parks, cemeteries, sports facilities, highways, housing areas, private contracts and
similar open spaces to the required standard and specification in according with agreed
procedures.
Achieving high quality standards throughout all areas maintained and with due regard to
relevant statutory obligations e.g. Health & Safety, environmental protection, and biodiversity
Essential requirements
NVQ Level 2 or equivalentqualification / skills / experience inArboricultureHealth and Safety CertificateNPTC CS30 Maintaining a chainsawNPTC CS31 Felling trees to 380mmNPTC CS32/3 Felling trees over380mmNTPC CS38 Climb trees and performaerial tree rescueNTPC CS39 Operate the chainsawfrom rope and harnessNTCP CS40 Carryout pruningoperationsPA1+PA6A pesticidespraying certificateNTCP CS41 Dismantlingand riggingPA1 +PA6A pesticidespraying certificateNPTC power prunerIPAF – Mobile elevatedworking platformIOSH Managing SafetyCertificates/Application FormRelevantexperienceExperience including the use ofassociated machinery in TreeSurgeryExperience of working in a publicfacing environmentExperience of supervisionExperience in the use of, avariety of power toolsTowing experienceApplication form/InterviewSpecialistknowledgeUnderstanding of Health & SafetyproceduresGood knowledge of plants, trees andtheir maintenance needs.LOLER regulations and inspections(climbing ropes and equipment)Knowledge of local areaApplication form/InterviewPersonal skillsAbility to work alone and use owninitiativeAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to prioritise workload forself/teamApplication form/InterviewSpecial workingconditionsValid Driving LicenceAbility to work outside in all weathersAbility to carry out manual tasks suchas climbing trees, considerablebending, lifting and walkingCategory C1+E Licence(Towing trailers)
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