Tree Surveyor

Job Introduction

So…. What is this role exactly?

We have an exciting opportunity for Tree Surveyor to join us on  initially, a 6 month fixed term contract to conduct a large tree surveying project covering a number of our estates throughout Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Staffordshire. 

What will my working week look like? 

You will be home based, living within the North West, and ideally within a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office in Warrington, to attend meetings and training courses when needed.  (approximately 2-3 times per month)  You will spend most of your time out on site inspecting trees, responsible for your own diary, and will travel throughout the above areas on a weekly basis therefore, you are required to have access to your own vehicle (business mileage is of course reimbursed) 

What will I be responsible for doing?

As a Tree Surveyor, you will utilise your Arboricultural qualification, demonstrating your skills and experience providing an efficient Tree Surveying service. 

You’ll be…

• Providing specialist tree advice on a wide range of issues including, tree risk assessments, post-subsidence assessment, assessment of tree stability, woodland management and diagnosis of tree disease and ill-health.
• Maintaining and updating the spatial Tree Stock Inventory on the teams’ GIS project.
• Investigating tree related enquires and complaints received from our customers and neighbours.
• Undertaking Health and Safety Tree Surveys, Visual Tree Assessments (VTA.)
• Aware of and understand Tree Preservation Orders and Legislation and be able to Process planning and other statutory applications.
• Advising on dangerous structures and make recommendations for any programmed/emergency works required.
• Providing reports and technical support to colleagues and customers.
• Issuing and monitoring instructions in relation to arboriculture works to contractors and manage the performance and quality of works carried out by the service providers.

And what would make me stand out from the crowd?

To be a successful as a Tree Surveyor here at YHG, you will have:

• Foundation Degree in arboriculture Level 5 or equivalent
• ROSPA Inspection Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Knowledge of bat legislation
• Knowledge of tree risk assessments

Ideally you will:

• Be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Have excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Be able to build relationships
• Have knowledge of social housing

If you feel this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you!

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer £30,000 - £32,000 for a 35-hour week, 22 days annual leave, plus 3 discretionary days between Christmas & New Year, plus Bank Holidays but our employee offering provides much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 3%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

At #TeamYHG we measure performance on outputs and quality, not hours and minutes. We offer a flexible, homeworking culture where you’re trusted to get the job done.  If you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, if it fits with business needs, we’re open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House – our purpose-built collaboration, wellbeing, and social space in Birchwood, Warrington.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by building over 100 new homes a year and continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties, tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Fix360 plays a huge part in delivering these services to our customers.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

Closing Date:   7th  November 2023

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property and any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.  Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified. 

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