Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Environment

Job Location

Red Lodge

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Full time - 37 hours per week

Salary

32,061 - 36,362 per annum

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be required

Closing Date

20/08/2025

Job Reference

15950
and Person Specification
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to undertake the role of Improving (second) Climber within Southampton City Council's Tree Surgery Team.



You will possess a professional approach to tree management and impeccable working standards. You will work within a tree surgery team to provide a visible and responsive front-line service to the local community. Your work will help to make Southampton a safer, healthier, cleaner and more attractive City.



You will be competent and experienced in aerial tree work, the use of chainsaws and associated land-based machinery. You must have a full, clean driving licence along with a good level of fitness. A towing licence and a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in arboriculture is desirable.



It is essential for you to work outdoors, sometimes in poor weather.



This is an excellent opportunity for a hard working and motivated individual looking to contribute to an enthusiastic and dynamic team.



For further information about this role please view the job description.



If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.


Hours of work-07.30-15-30 Monday-Thursday, 07.30-15.00 Friday.

W

hat we can offer you

Salary:

The salary band for this role is 32,061 - 36,362. The

starting salary is 32,061

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution, death in service benefit of 3 x's salary and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC. Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks. Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position please contact Will Taylor, Arboricultural Manager, on 07831 378134 or James Cairncross, Tree Team Supervisor on 07789 174852; or email james.cairncross@southampton.gov.uk.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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