Tree Surgeon

Location: Dublin & Kildare (and at various locations as dictated by business needs)

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Position: Tree Surgeon

This job description outlines some of the duties and responsibilities that are associated with your role but it is by no means an exhaustive list and may be amended as the management of the company directs.

Duties Include:

• Tree Maintenance.
• Pruning, fertilising and planting trees.
• Tree and shrub planting.
• Repairing damaged trees.
• Work as part of an onsite team to ensure the quality of the work is delivered to an excellent standard and that the work completed is carried out efficiently and on time.
• Managing the safety of colleagues on site.
• Ensuring the care and maintenance of plant and machinery while on site.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Ad hoc duties.

Responsibilities:

• Adhering to Company policies and procedures concerning all aspects of Health and Safety.
• Adhering to client’s site rules and regulations in general and particularly concerning Health and Safety.
• Organise and plan each day with team members concerning resources.
• Using innovative skills to ensure a creative way of working.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and customers on-site.
• Ensure all work completed is to a high standard, as expected by SAP Landscapes.

Requirements:

• Valid Safe Pass – Essential.
• Provisional / Full Driving Licence.
• Previous experience/knowledge in a similar industry desirable.
• Available after work for progressive training.
• NPTC Level 2 Ground-based chainsaw operator.
• NPTC Level 2 Tree climbing and Rescue.
• NPTC Level 3 Aerial tree-cutting with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques.
• NPTC Level 2 Safe use of manually fed wood chipper.
• B+E Licence/Tractor experience is an advantage.

Training & Development:

At SAP Landscapes, we believe that our most important asset is our people and this is why we like to promote from within and develop employees to progress further in their career. As a Tree Surgeon you have the opportunity to grow within the company through our team leader programme and consistent training & development.

Package:

• Rate of Pay – Depending on Experience / Negotiable
• Annual Bonus
• Access to Company Vehicle
• Phone
• Tablet/ PDA
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• General Hours are 6:30-16:30 (working day might vary)
• Overtime Available
• Uniform Support Scheme & Tax Incentive
• Pension (T&C’s apply)
• Assistance with costs covering additional licenses & courses in horticulture field available
• Company Events
• Free Parking

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