Join Our Team as an Arboriculture / Tree Surveyor!
Are you passionate about trees and green spaces? Platform Property Care is expanding its in-house arboriculture service, and we are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Arboriculture Surveyor to join us based in Newark/Lincolnshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to become one of our subject matter experts, supporting our commitment to sustainability and enhancing the quality of our communal green spaces.
What could you be doing?
Based in and covering the Newark/Lincolnshire area, you will be surveying and documenting all tree stock in all communal estate areas and retirement accommodation. You will then produce maintenance schedules in order of urgency.
Supported by a dedicated Coordinator you will ensure that the tree data is accurate across our green spaces.
Some things we need from you:
You will be the subject matter expert in this locality giving great service, providing ad-hoc expert advice, guidance, and recommendations to internal requests prioritising as necessary based on your experience and knowledge.
A customer focused approach, efficient and with good organisational skills. Self-motivated, and driven to meet objectives, you'll have the ability to work autonomously. You will also possess good written and verbal communication skills, and strong IT skills.
Professionally you will have:
- QCF Level 3 Lantra Arboriculture Qualification or equivalent is essential.
- A City & Guilds/ National Diploma or equivalent in Horticulture is desirable.
- It would also be desirable if you were an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and working towards Corporate Membership
You will also have experience in:
- Carrying out tree health surveys, hazard assessment, visual tree inspection and risk assessment surveys and reports
- Dealing with Tree Preservation Order issues
- You will have an In-depth knowledge and experience of professional Arboriculture work.
- An understanding of key industry standards and current guidance on tree risk management
This is a mobile role with a need for extensive travel, so a van and fuel card are provided, and therefore a driving licence is essential. The area covered by this role is Newark/Lincolnshire so you need to live in this area.
Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear – we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.
If this sounds like the ideal role and place for you then we'd love to hear from you! To find out more please contact [email protected]
This role covers a wide geography and it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this.
If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
