Arboist

Arboist

Salary: £28,080 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Grade: OPS

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday , 07:30 am 16:00 pm

Location: Moat Lane Depot, Moat Lane, Solihull, B91 2LW

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave

• Access to our company/people's pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

Report to the morning briefing for team location details.

Load all equipment required for daily operations.

Maintain all equipment, including chainsaws and chippers.

Conduct daily inspections of personal kits.

Perform climbing and ground-based work.

Participate in an end-of-day briefing with the Supervisor.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue

City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Medium Trees over 380mm and up to 760mm desirabl

A full UK driving license

Have relevant Arboricultural experience

IPAF Certificate desirable

First Aid training

A demonstrated understanding of Health and Safety at Work regulations.

Proficiency in conducting Risk Assessments and the ability to effectively communicate the findings to team members.

A collaborative team member with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work. What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive