Tree Surgery Ground Operative

About this role:

Join Southampton City Council's Tree Surgery Team and help care for the city's trees and green spaces.

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic Ground Operative to support tree maintenance operations across Southampton. Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you will help maintain trees in parks, highways, schools and other public spaces, making a real difference to the local environment and community.

This is a practical, outdoor role where no two days are the same. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in their work and has a positive attitude towards safety and customer service.

You will have experience of working in arboriculture, forestry, grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor environment and be competent in the safe use of chainsaws on the ground.

A full UK driving licence is essential. A towing entitlement, woodchipper qualification and a Level 2 qualification in arboriculture or a related discipline would be advantageous.

In return, we offer secure employment, excellent benefits, structured pay progression and support for training and career development. Whether you are an experienced grounds operative or looking to build a long-term career in arboriculture, we would like to hear from you.

Working hours (typical pattern but may require some flexibility):
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 3:30pm
Friday: 7:30am to 3:00pm

For further information about this role, please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

Salary: The salary band for this role is £29,742 - £32,046 per annum. The starting salary is £29,742 with annual progression through the salary bands.

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution
• 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

For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact James Cairncross, Tree Surgery Supervisor on 07917 555559 or Will Taylor Arboricultural Manager on 07831 378134

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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• Tree Surgery Ground Operative - Job Description.pdf