Tree Inspector

Become a Tree Inspector in Cardiff
Location: Cardiff
Contract: Full-Time (37 hours/week)
Start Date: 06/05/2025
End Date: 31/12/2025
Hours: 07:30 - 16:00
Salary: £16.10-£21.07

Are you passionate about preserving Cardiff’s natural beauty? Join our dedicated team as a Tree Inspector and play a vital role in managing and protecting our city’s trees. If you’re an experienced arboricultural professional with a commitment to environmental excellence, we want you to help us keep Cardiff green and thriving!

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Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Safeguard and enhance Cardiff’s urban tree population, contributing to a healthier, greener city.
• Dynamic Role: Combine fieldwork, risk assessments, and strategic planning in a varied and rewarding position.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside passionate professionals in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Career Growth: Contribute to policy development, training, and innovative arboricultural projects.
• Community Focus: Make a difference in Cardiff, a city celebrated for its green spaces and sustainability.

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What You’ll Do
As a Tree Inspector, you’ll:

• Conduct routine and responsive tree inspections, preparing detailed survey reports and data.
• Use IT systems to record, store, and retrieve survey information efficiently.
• Perform tree risk assessments, identifying work plans and priorities to ensure safety and health.
• Assist in preparing tender documentation for external services, adhering to procurement rules.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Investigate complaints, respond to public enquiries, and provide professional correspondence.
• Plan and prepare tree planting and renewal schemes to enhance Cardiff’s green spaces.
• Contribute to the development of arboricultural policies, strategies, guidelines, and training.
• Provide expert advice on tree preservation orders, planning applications, and development schemes.
• Uphold Cardiff Council’s commitment to equality, health and safety, and corporate responsibilities.

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Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking candidates who are:

• Qualified: Hold a professional tree inspection qualification (essential).
• Experienced: Have proven experience as a professional tree inspector.
• Mobile: Possess a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential).
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using IT systems for data management and reporting.
• Proactive: Able to prioritize workloads, assess risks, and plan strategically.
• Communicative: Skilled in responding to enquiries and providing professional advice.
• Team-Oriented: Committed to equality, safety, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• A varied role with opportunities to shape Cardiff’s arboricultural future.
• Structured daytime hours (07:30-16:00) for a healthy work-life balance.
• The chance to work on innovative tree planting and renewal schemes.
• A supportive, inclusive team environment that values your expertise and ideas.

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How to Apply
Ready to branch out and make a difference? Submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your experience as a tree inspector and your passion for Cardiff’s green spaces.

Join us in protecting and enhancing Cardiff’s trees – together, let’s grow a greener future!