Job Description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Enhancements are paid for weekend and Bank Holiday working.
About the Team
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our in-house services that we operate in keeping our beautiful parks and open spaces and our cemeteries and crematorium throughout Bath and North East Somerset. If you’d like to join our passionate, enthusiastic team we’d love you hear from you. You’ll need to be physically fit to meet the job description requirements and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather.
About the Role
The purpose of this post is to carry out various aspects of skilled practical and technical arboriculture work within the Bath and North East Somerset area to a high standard as directed by the Tree officer, or as specified by the client or the clients agents.
The post-holder will be expected to work/be available outside normal office hours including Bank Holidays, weekend and evening work as and when required for the emergency call out rota. You will be compensated for this.
We invest in our employees and believe in ongoing personal development and therefore we would be willing to fund specific training in association with this role.
About You
QUALIFICATIONS
- CS30 – chainsaw maintenance & cross cutting
- CS31 Small tree felling
- CS38 Level 2 Tree climbing & rescue
- CS39 Level 3 arial cutting of trees using free fall techniques
- As a minimum
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Good arboriculture equipment knowledge with the ability to obtain new skill sets when training is provided
- Ability to make analytical reasoning and recommendations about particular areas of work.
- Ability to engage with customers and contractors within the relevant codes of practice
- Proven ability to practically apply legislation including health and safety
- Ability to manage own work without close supervision including lone working in all weathers and at all hours.
This is a career grade post to allow staff to develop and progress careers. We will be interviewing candidates based on their qualifications and experience to determine what level is applicable.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Dom Leach, Senior Supervisor, Dom_Leach@bathnes.gov.uk or call 07977228222
Interview date: 27/08/2025
No Agencies Please.
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW