Crew Leader – Arboriculture

Job Description

Job Title : Crew Leader – Arboriculture
Job Category : Technical
Location : Brockwell Park, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.39

The post holder will carry out arboricultural management maintenance operations as specified in the Arboricultural Service Specification; maintaining Lambeth’s urban tree stock; carrying out specified arboricultural operations on non-Council owned sites where instructed; ensuring all works are completed to a high standard, on time, and in a safe manner according to the appropriate British Standards, legislation and industry guidance.
The role requires a good depth of experience in carrying out arboricultural duties. The post holder will take the lead role in supervising the work of a dedicated small team carrying out arboricultural operations across a range of sites. Principal duties will be that of lead climber with responsibility for carrying out all aerial operations whilst ensuring that all aspects of the arboricultural maintenance specification and work objectives are met.
Be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation and operation of vehicles and equipment to ensure that financial costs and environmental burdens are minimised by themselves and their teams.
Advise the public and support other stakeholders in respect to arboricultural objectives, resolving day to day issues creatively and sensitively and acting as a good ambassador of the Council at all times.
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction with the service.