Chargehand Arborist (CDC)
Based at: North Bridge Depot, Doncaster.
Job details
- Salary details: Grade 7, £28,598 – £31,537 (pay award pending). Additional annual market rate supplement: £2,120.00.
- Contract type: Permanent, Full Time.
- Hours: 37 hours per week.
- Closing date: 26th July 2026.
Role description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to lead one of our specialist arboricultural crews within the Street Scene service. The role involves managing a team of arborists, overseeing the maintenance and care of approximately 80,000 Council-owned trees and 500 ha of public woodland, and coordinating emergency tree call‑out services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The successful candidate will plan, supervise, and ensure all tree works are completed safely, within agreed time‑frames and in line with the Council’s ‘Cleaner, Greener’ commitments.
Qualifications & experience
- Certification in all relevant chainsaw, climbing, aerial rescue, MEWP, rigging and ground operations.
- Strong work ethic, excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience managing a team and motivating staff to meet safety and performance standards.
- Prior experience as an arborist, preferably within a public sector or similar environment, will be advantageous.
Benefits
You will enjoy competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, well‑being support and development opportunities, and staff discount schemes. Full uniform and PPE are provided. More detail is available in the attached benefits booklet.
EEO & accessibility
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community. We are a disability‑confident employer and provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments, to enable all capable candidates to apply.
Application & shortlisting
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 27th July 2026, with interviews anticipated during the weeks commencing 3rd and/or 10th August 2026. A paper‑based assessment will be used as part of the selection process. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact Ryan Cater at 07974123303 or Dave Hooley at 07580770230. If you require support with application or interview skills, contact the Advancement team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit www.advancedoncaster.co.uk.
Address
Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
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