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Amenity Operative - Arborist (Qualified)
East Lothian Council
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Amenity Services Depot, Macmerry, Tranent, Tranent EH33 1EX
£16.70 - £17.84 an hour
Permanent
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£16.70 - £17.84 an hour
Permanent
Monday to Friday
Amenity Services Depot, Macmerry, Tranent, Tranent EH33 1EX

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Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £16.70 - £17.84

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 07:45-16:15
To start asap.

Job Details

Working within the Council’s Tree Team to provide front-line delivery of a full range of practical arboricultural & 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.

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Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
SVQ3 in related discipline or equivalent experience gained through employment.

Jobholders must also hold the following certificates:
  • City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate – Competence in chainsaw maintenance in cross cutting.
  • City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate – Competence in Cross-cut timber using a Chainsaw.
- City and Guilds Level 2 certificate - Competence in Felling and processing trees up to 380mm.
  • City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate – Competence using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness.
  • City and Guilds – Level 2 Certificate in Climbing Trees and Aerial rescue.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is essential (Category B minimum).


Additional Information

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www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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