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Arborist Position AvailableWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Arborist to join our Transportation team in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining the city's green infrastructure.The successful candidate will work within our experienced Arboricultural team, supporting the safety and visual quality of Birmingham's highways through expert tree care and maintenance.Your Key Responsibilities:Setting up and operating safe work sites on the highwayCarrying out pruning, sectional felling, and emergency tree workEngaging respectfully with members of the public when approached on-siteFOLLOWING safe systems of work, risk assessments, and best practices (ICoP and training requirements)Completing all required documentation, including LOLER check sheets, HAVS forms, and point-of-work risk assessmentsAbout You:You hold a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness (CS 39)You have a valid CSCS card and a solid understanding of health 'safety in high-risk environmentsYou possess a full driving licenceYou bring practical Arboricultural experience and a team-focused attitudeRewards and Benefits:We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs, including a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.Diversity and Inclusion:We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and we are proud of the steps we've taken so far. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.Our Vision:We want Kier to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to succeed. We strive to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.