We are seeking to recruit arboricultural operative(s) who have the requisite skills, knowledge, and ability to act as a member of a team and contribute to the delivery of neighbourhoods of choice through the provision of a comprehensive range of flexible, responsive, planned and statutory front-line Arboriculturally related services for residents, businesses and visitors to the City of Manchester.
 

Location base Hooper Street Depot, Manchester Working Citywide

Hours: 35 per week (will include call out once competency level is met).

Candidates are expected to undertake their role in a professional manner and have an understanding and appreciation of how they and the work they do impacts upon the city council's corporate aims, objectives, and desire to improve Manchester as a City. Applications need to show how they meet all the Key Role Accountabilities as outlined in the attached role profile.

Technical Requirements

•Must hold a current manual UK driving licence, B+E as a minimum

Role Specific Technical Requirements

•NPTC Units: 201: Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (CS30)
•NPTC Unit 202: Tree felling and processing (CS31)
•NPTC Units: 203: Tree climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations (CS38)
•CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
•Signing, lighting, and guarding (Chapter 8)
•Level 3 award for first aid at work

This post requires the candidate holds as a minimum the NPTC qualifications shown above or the Lantra/City and Guilds equivalent. An ABC level 2 in arboriculture would be desirable.

An ability to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of dendrology, arboriculture practices, tree pruning, tree selection and planting in an urban environment, tree related pest and disease Identification and significance, the eco services provided by urban trees and the ecological value and wildlife habitats provided by urban trees and woodlands.

The Neighbourhood’s Service is an integrated model for the delivery of neighbourhood services that combines Citywide Services providing strategic direction and operational management of services together with very specialist technical support, and 3 Neighbourhood based teams where the services are delivered.

The purpose of the Neighbourhoods Service model is to effectively realise Manchester's vision and outcomes for neighbourhoods that are key to the delivery of the new Manchester Strategy. The vision is for clean, safe, and green neighbourhoods where people choose to live, with access to employment opportunities and a high-quality sport, leisure, and cultural offer. Neighbourhoods should be places where communities are engaged and have an increased sense of pride with positive perceptions of the area, and social and volunteering opportunities. The purpose of the Neighbourhoods Service is described below.

 Read the full role profile here: Neighbourhood Operative Level 4.pdf

This role is predominately field/community based. You would spend most of your time working in the wider community. Your role may involve client meetings, visits, project work and reports. You’ll mainly be working where the service users are, not where the ‘office’ is, but you will have workspace available for when you need it.
 

You can find more details on our fantastic range of employee benefits here

For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email Barry Noble barry.noble@manchester.gov.uk. 

 Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council:

Manchester City Council values equality and works to provide a fair and inclusive environment for a workforce that is as diverse as the communities it serves. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

Manchester City Council is committed to giving fair support to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, whilst recognising and remembering the sacrifices they have made. The aim of The Armed Forces Covenant is to ensure that the Armed Forces and veterans are not disadvantaged when applying for vacancies with Manchester City Council. Armed Forces and veterans will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the Minimum requirements for the role.

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

We can offer flexibility to your needs, if you require any adjustments at all, please let us know by emailing barry.noble@manchester.gov.uk.

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