Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week / flexible working pattern
Interview Date/Type: Week commencing 13th July 2026 / In person at One Trafford Depot, Wythenshawe
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
Trafford’s Tree Unit Department offers a high-quality front-line service within Trafford. The service manages all council owned trees on the highway, in parks and open spaces and on the Council’s estate.
We require a full time Tree Officer to undertake tree inspections, surveys and reports of the council’s tree stock situated on the highway, in parks, open spaces and other Council land throughout the borough.
You will also be expected to deal with tree related enquires from members of the public, Councillors and internal colleagues.
You will be required to work on your own initiative planning your day to maximize your time inspecting council owned trees.
You will keep up to date with the relevant regulations, policy and legislation relating to all tree related matters.
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours. You will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes.
Valuing and respecting others’ contribution, you will work together as part of a small team to deliver this frontline service.
You will take ownership of your actions and strive to get things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.
You will need a Level 4 qualification or a combination of formal off the job training plus 2 years’ experience in a similar environment.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
Flexibility may be required to work outside core hours.
You will have some flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home, on site and in the office.
You will need a full driving license and your own vehicle as you will be required to drive in this role.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Rob Reid, Tree unit manager on 07760167074 or email [email protected]
