Come and work in Worcester!

[John Hancock]

As promised here are the details of the current vacancy. If you’ve got any questions PM me or give me a call (during office hours) on 07879 420375.

 

I’d be made up if someone from Arbtalk got the post.

 

 

ArboriculturalistSalary £18,270 to £19,998 p.a.

 

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen within Worcester City Council’s Arboriculture Team. We are looking for an experienced Arborist who is both physically fit, used to working outdoors and has knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm of modern arboriculture.

 

we are looking for a person with the qualifications and relevant experience to join our team on a permanent basis. You will be part of a small team working in and around the local authority boundaries maintaining the City’s tree stock.Duties will include pruning, crown reductions, pollarding, storm clearance and tree planting. You will respond to enquiries by the general public, inspecting tree stock for health and possible defects. You will be responsible for general maintenance of chainsaws and associated machinery.

 

This a full time post, 37 hours a week.You will be required to pass a disclosure check regarding spent and unspent convictions and cautions before commencing work. If you disclose any information you will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against. Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd July and interviews will involve a climbing assessment and basic identification test, held on 5th and 6th August.

 

If you would like to discuss the position before applying, please contact Warwick Neale, Parks Green Network Officer or John Hancock Senior Arborist on 01905 722233.Please note that we do not send letters to those applicants who aren’t selected for interview. If, after 4 weeks from the closing date, you haven’t been invited for interview please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

Follow the link for more details.....

 

 

http://www.worcester.gov.uk:8080/cityofworcs/jobs/joblist.asp

 

Cheers,

 

John.

[Ross Turner]

John are they looking for people with cert arb,diploma arb etc ?

[John Hancock]

John are they looking for people with cert arb,diploma arb etc ?

 

I’d be happy with just the relevant CS certificates (as long as you can tow my chipper), anything else is a bonus. Level 2 would be nice, either RFS or ISA Cert Arb.

[Ross Turner]

I’d be happy with just the relevant CS certificates (as long as you can tow my chipper), anything else is a bonus. Level 2 would be nice, either RFS or ISA Cert Arb.

 

Thats me out then,lol for chipper towing. Might apply though got nowt to loose.

[David Humphries]

Best of luck John.

Hope you get a strong candidate field.

 

Where else are you advertising the post?

 

 

 

 

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[wokka1976]

Hey john...,

I'm practically your neighbour mate I'm an arborist for wyre forest district council, I'm not looking for work( unless it's nicer to work in Worcester) but know sombody within our authority with cs units 30,31,36,38,39,40,41, mewp tickets(including working with a saw from mewp) lantra chipper etc etc, he works as a senior supervisor at the mo but really wants to do tree work fulltime, lives in kiddy, and is in partnership with me for our small run weekend arb business. Would he me the kind of guy your seeking mate...?

[John Hancock]

Hey john...,

I'm practically your neighbour mate I'm an arborist for wyre forest district council, I'm not looking for work( unless it's nicer to work in Worcester) but know sombody within our authority with cs units 30,31,36,38,39,40,41, mewp tickets(including working with a saw from mewp) lantra chipper etc etc, he works as a senior supervisor at the mo but really wants to do tree work fulltime, lives in kiddy, and is in partnership with me for our small run weekend arb business. Would he me the kind of guy your seeking mate...?

 

sounding good! Get him to give me a call.

[John Hancock]

 

Where else are you advertising the post?

 

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Arbjobs.com - Tree Jobs! - Job Details

[DrewB]

hey john, would be cool to pop in in august to see the comparison between NZ LA and uk LA if thats ok with you? my brother lives in powick so ill be spending a bit of time near your work areas anyway.

[John Hancock]

hey john, would be cool to pop in in august to see the comparison between NZ LA and uk LA if thats ok with you? my brother lives in powick so ill be spending a bit of time near your work areas anyway.

 

 

 

Yes Drew, that’ll be cool…….I feel an exchange coming on!