Job Summary
PTS is a growing business; we are looking to recruit new staff to fulfil that growth. We offer a rewarding career in a friendly and professional team.
Currently we are seeking an Experienced Arborist to work out of the Basingstoke area.
PTS works for commercial and domestic clients, the arboricultural work includes felling, working from a MEWP, climbing, emergency tree works, hedge cutting and stump grinding. Other activities include grass cutting, herbicide treatment, vegetation clearance and planting.
Occasional overnight stays away must be acceptable to any candidate.
Candidates must be able to pass a drugs and alcohol test pre-start, and be aware that random drug and alcohol testing will be conducted throughout employment.
The candidate should:
· Be experienced with Arb works, including pruning, reductions to BS3998 standard
· Have a good understanding of Health & Safety
· Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, good timekeeping; be reliable and work well in a team.
· Be physically able to do the work required
· Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
Desirable qualifications / certificates, any of the below or their equivalent (training will be provided for the right candidates):
· CSCS – LISS/BALI Card
· Lantra Brush Cutter / Strimmer
· NPTC Chainsaw CS30, CS31a, CS31b, CS38 & CS39
· NPTC Chainsaw from a MEWP CS47
· NPTC Brushwood Chippers
· IPAF – MEWPS
Additional beneficial qualifications / certificates (training will be provided for the right candidates).
· NPTC Pesticides PA1 & PA6A
· NPTC Pesticides PA2
· Towing experience
Working for PTS you will be supported to achieve your potential and focus on the main responsibilities of your role. Our teams work collaboratively and thrive in our ethos of working with respect, honesty, and integrity. As a fast-growing company, progression is achievable for the right candidate.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AT PTS
We believe the skills, capabilities and talents of our people are the key to our success. We benefit enormously from the diversity and variety of our workforce and are fully committed to maintaining and encouraging this diversity.
The richer the mix of people, skills, and cultures; the greater the range of inputs, viewpoints, and experiences. Because of this, PTS is fully committed to being an equal opportunities employer, defined by its diversity and opposition to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
