Tree Surgeon

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SAP Landscapes is one of Ireland's largest and most established landscape and maintenance companies, boasting 50 years of experience in creating and sustaining better spaces. You are joining us at an exciting time of growth, for both our employees and our business. You will have the opportunity to work with high-profile projects and develop your skillset, as well as pay a key role in your very own career path with company support.

We are seeking experienced and safety conscious Tree Surgeons to join our team.

This role will involve the use of machinery and equipment and will include physical exertion (manual handling etc.) on a daily basis.

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:

• Perform climbing and aerial tree surgery.
• Operate chainsaws, chippers and other arborist equipment safely.
• Tree Maintenance.
• Pruning, fertilising and planting trees.
• Tree and shrub planting.
• Conduct tree inspections, hazard assessments and repair 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 in an efficient and timely manner.
• 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 in relation to all aspects of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality.
• Adhering to clients site rules and regulations in general and particularly in relation to Health and Safety.
• Organise and plan each day with team members in relation to resources.
• Using innovative skill 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.
• Collaborate effectively with ground crew and site managers.

Requirements:

• Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling Certificate – Essential.
• Full Driving Licence.
• NPTC Level 2 Ground-based chainsaw operator.
• NPTC Level 2 Tree climbing and Rescue.
• NPTC Level 3 Aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques.
• NPTC Level 2 Safe use of manually fed woodchipper.
• B+E Licence/ Tractor experience is an advantage.
• Previous experience / knowledge in a similar industry desirable.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.

Desirable:-

• MEWP ticket
• First Aid Training (Forestry First Aid Preferred)
• Knowledge of tree species and disease identification

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and overtime available
• Annual Bonus
• Access to Company Vehicle
• Phone, Tablet/PDA
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Uniform support scheme (T&C’s apply)
• Pension (T&C’s apply)
• Use of high-quality equipment and PPE
• Assistance with costs covering additional licences and courses in horticulture field available.
• Company Events.
• Friendly, safety-focused team environment
• Free Parking

Training and Development:

At SAP Landscapes we believe that our most important asset is our people. That 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 and development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maynooth, CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Tree Surgeon