Are you passionate about trees and green spaces? Platform Property Care is expanding its in-house arboriculture service, and we are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Arboriculture Surveyor to join us based in Newark/Lincolnshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to become one of our subject matter experts, supporting our commitment to sustainability and enhancing the quality of our communal green spaces.

What could you be doing?

Based in and covering the Newark/Lincolnshire area, you will be surveying and documenting all tree stock in all communal estate areas and retirement accommodation. You will then produce maintenance schedules in order of urgency.

Supported by a dedicated Coordinator you will ensure that the tree data is accurate across our green spaces.

Why join us?

Join our growing team and help us strengthen how we manage our trees and green spaces, supporting safer, healthier and more sustainable communities.

Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear – we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.

Some things we need from you:

You will be the subject matter expert in this locality giving great service, providing ad-hoc expert advice, guidance, and recommendations to internal requests prioritising as necessary based on your experience and knowledge.

A customer focused approach, efficient and with good organisational skills. Self-motivated, and driven to meet objectives, you'll have the ability to work autonomously. You will also possess good written and verbal communication skills, and strong IT skills.

Professionally you will have:

QCF Level 3 Lantra Arboriculture Qualification or equivalent is essential.
A City & Guilds/ National Diploma or equivalent in Horticulture is desirable.
It would also be desirable if you were an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and working towards Corporate Membership

You will also have experience in:

Carrying out tree health surveys, hazard assessment, visual tree inspection and risk assessment surveys and reports
Dealing with Tree Preservation Order issues
You will have an In-depth knowledge and experience of professional Arboriculture work.
An understanding of key industry standards and current guidance on tree risk management

This is a mobile role covering a wide geographical area across Newark and Lincolnshire, so a full, valid driving licence is essential. A company van and fuel card will be provided to support you in the role. To be considered, you will need to live within the area covered by the role and hold a current, valid driving licence.

How to Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Simply complete our online application form and upload your CV. Please use your application to tell us how your skills, experience and knowledge meet the requirements of the role and what you could bring to our growing team.

If you'd like to find out more about the role, please contact us at recruitment@platformhg.com.

Our recruitment process:

First stage: Online interview via Microsoft Teams
Final stage: In-person interview at either our Newark or Louth office

We'll contact shortlisted candidates to arrange a suitable time for each stage.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.