Job Summary
Join Our Team as an Arboriculture / Tree Surveyor!
Are you passionate about trees and green spaces? Platform Property Care is expanding its in‑house arboriculture service, and we are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Arboriculture Surveyor to join us based in Newark/Lincolnshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to become one of our subject matter experts, supporting our commitment to sustainability and enhancing the quality of our communal green spaces.
Key Responsibilities
Based in and covering the Newark/Lincolnshire area, you will be surveying and documenting all tree stock in all communal estate areas and retirement accommodation. You will produce maintenance schedules in order of urgency, supported by a dedicated Coordinator, ensuring that the tree data is accurate across our green spaces.
You will be the subject matter expert in this locality, giving great service, providing ad‑hoc expert advice, guidance, and recommendations to internal requests, prioritising as necessary based on your experience and knowledge.
Adopt a customer‑focused approach, efficient and with good organisational skills. Work autonomously, meet objectives and maintain good written and verbal communication skills and strong IT skills.
Qualifications and Experience
- QCF Level 3 Lantra Arboriculture Qualification or equivalent is essential.
- A City & Guilds or National Diploma in Horticulture is desirable.
- Desirable to be an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and working towards Corporate Membership.
Professional Experience
- Carrying out tree health surveys, hazard assessment, visual tree inspection and risk assessment surveys and reports.
- Dealing with Tree Preservation Order issues.
- In‑depth knowledge and experience of professional arboriculture work.
- Understanding of key industry standards and current guidance on tree risk management.
Additional Requirements
This is a mobile role with extensive travel; a van and fuel card are provided. A current valid driving licence is essential and you must live in the Newark/Lincolnshire area.
Benefits
Van and fuel card provided; opportunity to work with a growing, skilled team and contribute to sustainable green spaces.
Platform Property Care is part of Platform Housing Group, a well‑established property maintenance business that values the contribution of its colleagues and offers growth opportunities.
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