Derek Winton
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Charge hand Salary 28000-38000 dependent on skills and experience Core Hours: 8-430 Mon-Fri Description Lord of the Trees is a small but growing tree surgery business based near Haddington that works across Edinburgh and East Lothian. We are looking for an experienced and capable Charge Hand to join our team. You will have supervisory responsibility for employees at your work location; overall responsibility for planning and managing the work undertaken; and will act as the primary contact with the customer while the works are ongoing. You will also be expected to take part in the work as required including a wide range of work from hedge cutting to large technical dismantles. The job is hazardous and involves a large amount of strenuous physical activity in often adverse weather conditions and terrains. Duties Meeting customers and preparing quotations using our work management app Working with the Climber and Groundsmen to plan work to minimise risk to people and property Completing Risk Assessments in advance of works Identifying and mitigating risks that cannot be eliminated Communicating with the customer at the start and end of works to plan, identify hazards and ensure that works are completed to customer’s satisfaction Issuing clear instructions to the team Call-outs: On rare occasions you may be required to attend emergency call-outs for example after bad weather. On these occasions additional pay and/or time in lieu will be available. Abilities Physically fit and strong Good eyesight and hearing Fluent English and the ability to make, understand and follow verbal and written commands Calmness under pressure Ability to work with and manage a diverse team Can-do attitude and taking ownership of problems Qualifications NPTC or equivalent in the following: Aerial rescue Tree climbing Access a tree using rope and harness Cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques Ground-based chainsaw Stump grinder Wood chipper Rigging First aid To apply, please email [email protected] with a CV and covering letter.
