Arborist - ROI at Ground Control

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Due to company growth and significant contract wins, we are on the hunt for experienced Arborists to join our Irish team in our expanding Arb Utility division based across the following areas; Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, Down and Armagh.

These roles will primarily involve the safe removal and clearance of vegetation and trees around power lines so experience of working within Utility Arb is ideal but not essential however you must be a qualified Arborist as a minimum.

Rare overnight stays may be required, dependent on workload and job locations.

The person;

You will need to be a confident climber with bags of motivation and high standards. Previous experience in a similar role on Utility Arb is desirable, but not essential as long as you have a background in Arb. Due to the environment and nature of the work, you must be aware of strict Health & Safety measures and adhere to these at all times.

We’d love to hear from you if you feel your values match with ours. You would also need some or all, of the following:

• Chainsaw Maintenance and cross-cutting, 201
• Felling Small trees up to 380mm, 202
• Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over 380mm and up to 760mm, 304
• Felling and Processing Large Trees Over 760mm, 305
• Individual Windblown Trees, 308
• Dealing with Interwoven Stems and Part Blown Trees, 306
• Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue , 203
• Using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, 204
• Aerial Tree Pruning, 302
• Aerial Tree Rigging, 303
• Arboricultural Ground Worker, 205
• Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), 309
• Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance and Operation, 207
• Emergency tree work operations, 305
• Assisted Felling, 301
• Manually fed woodchipper operations
• PTS
• First Aid
  
  

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.
• Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
• We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident'
• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
  
  

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
• Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
  
  

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.

Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

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