All LocationsAll Locations:
Dorchester
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£33,119 to £37,563
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
Greenspace
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
23:59

About the role

In this role you will need to undertake a range of Arboricultural maintenance works to Dorset Council owned trees, as directed, and assist the Council in meeting its priorities of helping to protect and enhance Dorset’s environment, helping to improve the well-being of its residents through the maintenance and provision of tree lined streets and by helping residents to stay safe by managing and maintaining highway trees.
 
Our behaviours Dorset Council has developed and embedded a set of behaviours that will form part of everything you do, and you will need to be able to demonstrate them through the way you work, regardless of your role or grade within the organisation. These include: Responsibility, Respect, Recognition and Collaboration.
 
Full details can be found on the job website under ‘Working for Dorset Council’. Essential criteria are the minimum requirement for the above post. Qualifications/ training/registrations, Required by law, and/or essential to the performance of the role:
 
  • Relevant Arboricultural qualifications such as: CS 30/31 (Unit 201/202/203); CS 38 (unit 206), CS 39 (unit 308), CS 41 (unit 309) or working towards
  • First Aid at Work
  • Minimum of 3 years Arboricultural experience
  • Climbing and use of chainsaw at height
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience of using chippers and stump grinders
  • An understanding of the application of health and safety within the area of responsibility
  • Ability to deal with potential situations of conflict Behaviours
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weathers

Further Information

Daily exposure to the elements including adverse weather conditions – heavy rain, gale force winds, sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice. Exposure to noise and fast-moving traffic when working next to roads. Working with dangerous machinery i.e. daily use of chainsaws and chipper. Working at height including use of rope and harness and chainsaws and MEWP. Dealing with members of the public
 
For more information about this role, please contact Jonathon Earp by emailing [email protected]
 
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
 

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

  • provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
  • work in partnership to make a real difference
  • value every role and the impact it has on our communities
  • support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

  • be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
  • have access to a range of benefits and support
  • receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.

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