We are currently seeking a knowledgeable, organised and proactive individual to join our Neighbourhood Services team as an Arboricultural Operational Supervisor.
This is an important role within the Arboricultural Operational Service, supporting the safe and effective management of tree works across Neath Port Talbot. You will help oversee the day-to-day management, supervision and delivery of arboricultural operations, including remedial tree works programmes, contractor coordination, tree inspections, public enquiries and emergency response arrangements.
As an Arboricultural Operational Supervisor, you will supervise arboricultural staff and contractors, help plan and coordinate work programmes, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
Your daily routine will include:
- Overseeing and coordinating arboricultural works and remedial tree works programmes.
- Supervising works undertaken by internal teams and external contractors.
- Carrying out tree inspections and ensuring appropriate follow-up action is arranged.
- Responding to tree-related enquiries, correspondence and complaints from residents, officers and other stakeholders.
- Maintaining health and safety standards, risk assessments, safe systems of work and relevant industry guidance.
- Supporting emergency work planning during storm conditions or other operational pressures.
About you:
Do you have:
- Significant experience in the arboricultural or a related industry.
- Knowledge of tree inspections and tree management.
- A minimum Level 2 arboricultural qualification, for example a Royal Forestry Society Certificate in Arboriculture or ISA Certified Arborist examination.
- The ability to supervise arboricultural staff and contractors.
- Good literacy, interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal sensitively with the public and colleagues.
- A full driving licence and a flexible approach to work.
We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Arboricultural Supervisor, Tree Officer, Arborist, Tree Inspector, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Contract Supervisor, or similar operational arboriculture and environmental services roles.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
- Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
- Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
- Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
- Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
- Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.
For an informal discussion, please contact Laura Owens on
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: 4th September 2026
DBS requirements:
- This post is not subject to a DBS check.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
