Bear Valley Timber Ltd is a family run arboriculture business based in Northamptonshire. Founded in 2016, Bear Valley Timber Ltd has organically grown into a leading tree firm in the local area due to our focus on our quality, our people and our sustainable approach to tree surgery.
We serve both commercial and residential clients across the UK with a variety of works across complex projects, including many firms on behalf of the Government, delivering highly regulated service requirements.
## Job Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Arboriculture Operations Manager, to join our fantastic team. We are offering opportunities to run teams across commercial and residential works, with job variety working within a dynamic team.
## Key Responsibilities
· Supporting the Business Directors with Operational Management, including (but not limited to): Running teams and site management (working Team Leader), yard management, logistics support, risk and compliance management (supported by the admin staff), some day-to-day team management, pricing support.
· Leading the team on projects across both commercial and residential Arboriculture works; including organising required kit and logistics for the team, compliance paperwork (PUWER check sheets, Risk Assessments, Allocation Sheets), progress reporting, liaising with the client when on site with a professional approach.
· This is a working SSSTS and hence the use of hand tools is essential. The use of strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers and chippers to conduct general landscape maintenance.
· To operate a range of machinery, including power tools and light plant e.g. hand tools, strimmers, chainsaws, brushwood chipper
· To demonstrate a responsible attitude to personal and company equipment and follow company procedures e.g. completing safety check sheet/s
· Tree surgery/Arborist experience preferred
· CSCS card required
· Experience in the arboriculture/landscaping industries preferred
· Driving license required
## Skills
· A proactive 'doer' attitude - Someone that comes with solutions not problems!
· A hands on approach to organisation
· Excellent people management skills
· Competent in compliance paperwork
· Conscientious, uses initiative and takes care and pride in their quality of work
· Can get on with the task at hand and take pride in completion.
· Resilience - There will be a lot of work in all weathers
· Keen problem-solving and decision-making abilities
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with the team
· Ability to operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
· Education - Relevant qualification held in forestry, horticulture, or a related field.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £150.00-£200.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
