Grounds Maintenance

Lead Operative - (Arboriculture) 37 hours £30,024 to £32,597 pa – pro rata for hours worked Permanent Stevenage We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Arborists to work as Lead Operatives to undertake arboricultural works within our Grounds Maintenance team. Responsible for our approx. 30,000 tree stock, you will be required to lead small teams and complete tasks such as crown pruning, reductions, pollards and tree felling. Experience within the field of arboriculture is required, along with NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39 qualifications, or equivalent. Additional qualifications such as CS32 and MEWP are desirable The role will be responsible for leading teams to undertake diverse and variable tasks depending on the function, implementing sound industry practices, competent machinery operation and safe systems of work to a professional standard of service delivery. Experience in the industry is essential with an ability to build strong team relations, using initiative to problem solve and a keen eye for detail to ensure a high standard or work is completed. Our Benefits • Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants • Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. • Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. • 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues • Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport • Cycle to Work scheme • Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. • Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) • Discounted Health and Fitness membership • Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union. Closing Date: 31st May 2026