arborists/trainee consultants required North Wales

[ScottF]

We're currently looking for 2 candidates to work as practical arborists/trainee consultants in North Wales. Based near Llanberis in the Snowdonia National Park, we carry out development site and safety surveys, principally for engineering and infrastructure firms. We have recently begun moving back to a limited degree into arb and landscape contracting, mainly in order to service smaller contracts which we have had chronic difficulty letting reliably. The mix of consultancy to contracting will probably settle down at something like 70/30.

 

We're reluctant to be too prescriptive, but the ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of contracting experience and a level 4+ qualification in arboriculture, some climbing experience and the necessary NPTC/LANTRA units. At a minimum , candidates should have strong tree ID for all UK species, a good understanding of tree biology and plant disorders and at least some knowledge of common plant pathogens. Crucially the candidates should have an interest in developing knowledge of the above.

 

Excellent literacy and numeracy (our experience of interviewing suggests we have to ask), good presentation and positive attitude are non-negotiable requirements.

 

Training in tree safety and BS5837 surveying will be provided, as well as PICUS/Resistograph use, GPS data collection device use, and eventually Autocad and GIS.

 

Please forward CVs with a clear covering email outlining your career aspirations and salary expectations to [email protected]. Closing date for applications is the 7th of March 2014.

[ScottF]

Bump- still looking for 2x climbers and/or groundsmen for practical roles with increasing involvement in surveying and consultancy work. All training provided.

 

Ideal for someone looking to make a gradual move from contracting to consultancy while keeping a foot in both camps.

 

Must also like to plant big trees. Just saying.