Tree Surgeon
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,349.25 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2025 |
| Location: | Great Wyrley, Walsall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Housing Plus Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 601B |
Summary
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Job Title:Tree Surgeon
Salary: £31,349.25 per annum
Location: On site with base at Landywood, Great Wyrley
Hours: 40 hours per week, permanent
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Tree Surgeon to join our in-house maintenance team Property Plus on a full-time permanent basis. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Role
As our Tree Surgeon, you will manage and maintain open spaces, including tree surgery, hedge trimming, and grounds maintenance. Responsibilities include working at heights, operating power tools, and carrying out general landscaping tasks. You must hold relevant qualifications (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39) and have experience in tree work and grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate will be proactive, safety-conscious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Skills and experience required:
Qualified in working with chainsaws both at ground level and at height (CS30/CS31 plus CS38 / CS39)
Previous experience of tree work and grounds maintenance
Competent in aerial rescue
A commitment to safe working practice
Ability to work on your own as well as within the wider team
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Good day to day planning skills, including being organised and able to prioritise.
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What we can offer you
We also offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 22 days holiday, bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
We are one of the leading providers of housing, care and support services in the West Midlands.
With over 33,000 homes across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin, we believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable and affordable place to live.
Whether it’s helping you find a new home, providing care to help you stay independent, or looking after your neighbourhood, we create places people are proud to call home.
We’re a forward-thinking organisation and everyone here shares a real passion for helping the people and communities we serve. We have extra support services for customers who need it, including money advice and help for people seeking employment.
We’re also doing our bit to tackle the housing crisis by committing to build at least 1,000 new affordable homes each year. This includes social and affordable homes, low-cost home ownership and other schemes to help people get on the housing ladder such as rent-to-buy.
Over the next few years, we’re aiming to become a 40,000-home association, supporting over 80,000 customers. It's not just about numbers - it's about the impact we have every single day.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Title:Tree Surgeon
Salary: £31,349.25 per annum
Location: On site with base at Landywood, Great Wyrley
Hours: 40 hours per week, permanent
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Tree Surgeon to join our in-house maintenance team Property Plus on a full-time permanent basis. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Role
As our Tree Surgeon, you will manage and maintain open spaces, including tree surgery, hedge trimming, and grounds maintenance. Responsibilities include working at heights, operating power tools, and carrying out general landscaping tasks. You must hold relevant qualifications (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39) and have experience in tree work and grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate will be proactive, safety-conscious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Skills and experience required:
Qualified in working with chainsaws both at ground level and at height (CS30/CS31 plus CS38 / CS39)
Previous experience of tree work and grounds maintenance
Competent in aerial rescue
A commitment to safe working practice
Ability to work on your own as well as within the wider team
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Good day to day planning skills, including being organised and able to prioritise.
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What we can offer you
We also offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 22 days holiday, bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
We are one of the leading providers of housing, care and support services in the West Midlands.
With over 33,000 homes across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin, we believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable and affordable place to live.
Whether it’s helping you find a new home, providing care to help you stay independent, or looking after your neighbourhood, we create places people are proud to call home.
We’re a forward-thinking organisation and everyone here shares a real passion for helping the people and communities we serve. We have extra support services for customers who need it, including money advice and help for people seeking employment.
We’re also doing our bit to tackle the housing crisis by committing to build at least 1,000 new affordable homes each year. This includes social and affordable homes, low-cost home ownership and other schemes to help people get on the housing ladder such as rent-to-buy.
Over the next few years, we’re aiming to become a 40,000-home association, supporting over 80,000 customers. It's not just about numbers - it's about the impact we have every single day.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.