Forestry Planting/Nursery Operative

Are you passionate about trees from growing them to planting them? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a love for working outdoors? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Forestry Planting/Nursery Operative to join our dynamic team at the Henley-in-Arden Depot and our Tree Nursery. As part of the Forestry Section, you will play a crucial role in delivering a range of projects for both internal and external clients.

About the role

You will be responsible for carrying out tree planting and watering and associated forestry nursery tasks under the guidance of the Arboricultural Team Manager. Your work will contribute to the county's forestry section, ensuring high standards and adherence to best practices.

Duties include:

• Ground preparation, planting, spraying, and driving tractors and other large plant.
• Planting and growing trees and shrubs from seed to standard sizes.
• Ensuring the section adheres to the council's plant healthy accreditation.
• Tree planting within the highway, mulching, watering, and root barrier installation.
• Day-to-day maintenance of equipment associated with land-based operations.
• Application of herbicides and keeping relevant COSHH records.
• Driving vehicles up to 3.5T and towing up to 3.5T.
• Maintaining seed sowing programmed stratification.
• Awareness of protected species and habitats impacting tree works and hedge cutting works.
• Ensuring adherence to Health and Safety at Work Act at all times.
• Undertaking works outside normal hours when required.
• Working knowledge of PUWER and COSHH, including record-keeping requirements.

Training for chainsaw certifications and PA1 and PA6 qualifications may be provided to successful candidates if these are not already achieved.

Working Conditions:

This role involves regular manual handling, working at height, lone working, night work, and regular outdoor work. You will be exposed to various hazards and risks, including respiratory irritants, skin irritants, and vibrating tools/machinery.

Join us and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication. Apply now to make a difference in our community and contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our environment!

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council, we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills, and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us; we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

To discuss the role please contact Paul Taylor, Forestery and Minorworks Service Manager: paultaylor@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: midnight on 12th May Interview date: w/c 2nd June

Should you require application forms in an alternative format/language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of underrepresentation in its workforce.