Arborist/Estate Worker, West London

[Topher Martyn]

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Arborist/Estate Worker, Syon House, Brentford

 

Syon Park is 200 acres of secret countryside hidden in West London. It is both an historic landscape, much of which was laid out by Capability Brown, and a thriving collection of diverse businesses. The Estate has been the London home of the Dukes of Northumberland since 1596 and successive generations have developed a collection of over 400 tree species, a collection which is still being developed today. In addition to the arboretum there is the famous Great Conservatory, a couple of eighteenth century lakes, parkland grazed by cattle and the only un-embanked section of the tidal Thames which provides us with a Tide Meadow which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

 

THE POST

Most activities in Syon Park are carried out in house and the post holder will need to be able to cover a wide range of operations. The post holder will need to be motivated and capable of working flexibly as a member of team and on their own initiative. Professional development is expected and training will be provided. The role will be across the estate but with a focus on the tree collection.

 

Tree Work

• Carrying out tree work from the ground and at high level, including the use of chainsaws, a 28m MEWP and a PTO driven 8” wood-chipper

• Assisting with the management of the tree collection, including recording, inspection and new plantings

• Involvement in the planning and maintenance of future tree plantings

 

 

Machinery

• Operating a range of machinery including tractors, mowers and a wide variety of horticultural and agricultural machinery.

• Assisting with the maintenance of the machinery

 

General Estate Tasks

• Carrying out a range of general estate maintenance tasks including fencing, strimming and pesticide application

• Maintaining a range of grass and turf ranging from hay meadows and parkland through to flower meadows and fine lawns

• Working with the Gardens Team on a range of general gardening operations

 

The successful applicant will:

• Work closely with his/her colleagues at all levels

• Have opportunities for professional development and be willing to learn

• Be encouraged to initiate and develop projects

• Be fully involved in the Health and Safety process

• Assist with the management of the cattle

• Be involved in the assessment of priorities and the development of plans for the future of the gardens and parkland as a sustainable historic landscape.

 

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Arboricultural training to level 2

• Chainsaw qualification to CS30 + 31 or QCF equivalents

• Experience of aerial tree work from MEWP or ropes

• Experience of basic tree inspections

• Good working knowledge of tree species

• A general knowledge of gardening

• A full UK driving licence

• Experience of working with machinery

 

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Higher level arboricultural training

• FEPA PA1/PA6

• Tree inspection qualification