Amenity Operative - Forester (Qualified)

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £13.80 - £14.78
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 07:45-16:15
Friday, 07:45-12:45
To start asap.

This post will involve undertaking tree surgery/arboriculture works across East Lothian.

Job Details

Working within the Council’s Forestry Section to provide front-line delivery of a full range of practical arboriculture & woodland management operations across East Lothian.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job.  You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form.  You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work.  Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.  Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Formal SVQIII in related discipline or equivalent experience gained through employment.
NPTC 201 & 202 - chainsaw maintenance & cross-cutting.
NPTC 203 - fell & process small trees.
Trained in specialist powered / ride-on equipment to NPTC / LANTRA Standard.
Specialist certification – minimum entry Forestry modules.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this post.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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