Semi-Skilled Arborist
@Slough Borough Council posted 13 hours ago Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 57890
Job Description
Slough Borough Council * Berkshire
- £30,160 per year * Permanent * Full-time * Pay Level: 5, starting from £30,160
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 37 per week
- Location: Slough The closing date for applications is midnight on 12th November 2025 What you’ll be doing:Join our dynamic team keeping Slough green, safe, and thriving! You’ll play a key role in maintaining the borough’s trees and landscapes — from precision felling and aerial inspections to nurturing young saplings. Armed with your NPTC skills and a keen eye for safety, you’ll ensure every job meets top horticultural and customer-care standards. Whether you’re up in a MEWP, advising the Tree Officer, or helping protect our parks from misuse, your work keeps Slough’s outdoor spaces beautiful and secure for everyone. If you’re passionate about trees, teamwork, and making a visible difference, we’d love to have you on board.Our Council:Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people – either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.
What we offer:
At Slough Borough Council, we understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we’re committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns.Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: * 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 – 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme We offer a wider range of great benefits, including: * Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
- Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Our commitment to equality and diversity through our vibrant employee networks:
- R.E.A.C.H (Race Equality and Celebrating Heritage) Network – celebrating cultural diversity and promoting racial equality
- Women’s Network – supporting career development and workplace equality for women
- Employees with Disabilities Forum – advocating for accessibility and inclusion
- LGBTQIA Network – fostering an inclusive environment for all colleagues
- Neurodivergent Staff Network – helping Slough become a place that truly reflects the needs of our ND staff.
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season loan ticket – to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to & from work Accessibility and Support:Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the interview process. Therefore. If you require any reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room), please contact our Recruitment Team, who will be able to assist:This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.Right to Work:All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before submitting an application.
Interested?
To apply, click on the “Quick apply” button at the bottom of this page, and provide a supporting statement with your application on how you meet the requirements for the role, as per the Job Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference – our Accessibility Statement has more information.How to Apply: Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications. Slough Borough Council * Apply Now
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