Senior Tree Inspector x2

DBS0660 Senior Tree Inspector

Are you passionate about trees and their vital role in our environment? Do you have the skills,
commitment, and expertise to help maintain and improve North Tyneside’s green spaces?

North Tyneside Council is looking for skilled tree inspectors to join our dedicated team and
play a key role in delivering on the ambitions of the Our North Tyneside Plan. We are
recruiting 2 Senior Tree Inspectors: 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term for 2 years.

Under the general direction of the Tree Asset Manager, you will provide technical support to
the Arboricultural Team in the management of the Council owned tree stock. Your
responsibilities will include assessing and monitoring the health, safety, and sustainability
of trees across the borough. Working closely with residents, contractors, and colleagues,
ensuring that North Tyneside’s trees are well-maintained, safe, and continue to contribute to
the beauty and environmental health of our communities.

You will be expected to have a good level of up-to-date working knowledge and experience in the
identification of tree species and diseases. The ability to assess structural weakness, decay,
and pests and diseases with their significance and appropriate recommended remedial action is
required.

You will need to demonstrate the willingness to self-develop knowledge relating to tree safety,
risk assessment, tree health and other relevant urban forestry best practice. Additional
Training will be provided.

We are looking for highly motivated, flexible individuals who have good communication and
interpersonal skills with a positive approach to teamwork and co-operation. You will need to be
solution focused and have the ability to adhere to health and safety risk assessments and
operating procedures.

As an employee of North Tyneside Council, you will feel valued from the moment you join us. We
have a comprehensive induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one
and our experienced and approachable management team will support you to achieve your
professional goals.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits
package:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online
  resources for support and advice
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool
  online platform
• Supported career progression
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; 1 spa and over 250
  classes every week
• The ‘Benefits Plus’ Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme;
  additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions
• Credit Union Savings Scheme
• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme

A Basic Level DBS Check will be required for this post.

If you have the appropriate skills and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact the following:

Neil Hodgson, Operations Manager (Environmental Services) on 0191 643 4996 or email: [email protected]

For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.

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