Forestry Inspector – Groundsperson – Level 3

Salary: £21,028 per year (ERYC Grade 5 includes contractual overtime rate)

Employer: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time – 37 + 2 hours contractual overtime
Base: Willerby & Carnaby, East Riding of Yorkshire

We seek a Forestry Inspector who is suitably qualified and knowledgeable in all aspects of maintaining a healthy tree stock.

You must have previous experience of undertaking tree inspections and carrying out manual tree maintenance work as they will also be required to work with our forestry frontline operational teams often in a supervisory role.

You must hold a recognised qualification in arboriculture which includes surveying trees and good appreciation of health and safety is of key importance. A full driving licence is essential preferably with the entitlement to drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle.

You will be based at our Willerby and Carnaby depots and will involve travelling to all areas within the East Riding to carry out tree inspections and maintenance work.

The position is full-time, 37 hours per week plus 2 hours contractual overtime (working Monday to Friday).

If you require further information about the role, please contact Neil Lemmon, tel 07712 660341.

Application packs are available at https://bit.ly/3Kv0Xv2

Advert No: STRE000648

Closing Date: 4 April 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment.

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