COMM ENT 4506 G2 - Grounds Operative (Arboricultural Climber)

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 11.55pm. Please note that this post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply, as their applications have already been considered.

Location: Forrest Street Depot, Forrest Street, Blantyre, G72 0JPHours: 37 per week Work Pattern: Monday - Friday Salary: £31,908 - £32,294 annual salary.

Permanent positions have arisen for Grounds Operatives (Arboricultural Climber) within Grounds Services. We are looking for Grounds Operatives (Arboricultural Climber) who value working as part of a small specialist team and demonstrate a willingness to learn, along with a strong commitment to delivering excellent service and high-quality tree care.

You will have the ability to undertake a range of ground-based arboricultural tasks and an active interest in climbing and keenness for further professional career development. Working as part of a three/four-person team you will assist the climbers in undertaking various types of aerial tree work operations and carry out felling of small to large trees along with ground-based chainsaw/Labour duties to all council-owned trees. You will help manage the work site at ground level ensuring it is safe and efficient. Works will be in compliance with best practice, Council Policies and Health and Safety Legislation.

It is essential for candidates to have experience and interest in the tree care industry and should hold CS30, CS31, or equivalent qualifications and woodchipper experience. CS33, CS34, CS38, CS39, or equivalent qualifications would be desirable; however, training will be given. A driving licence to B+E/C1+E/C and the ability to tow is also desirable. It is also a requirement for applicants to attend out-of-hours emergencies and undertake standby duties during storms or periods of high winds.

Training is available for candidates who do not have extensive experience in the climbing aspect of this role.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents. Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.