Grounds Operative

Job Advert: Grounds Operative (Tree Surgery) 
Location: Raglan 
Employment Type: Temporary (secondment cover)
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1 December 2025
Duration: 16 weeks (possible extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday + occasional overtime)
Salary: PAYE: £14.13+ per hour | Umbrella: £17.95 per hour

Climb, Cut & Keep Monmouthshire Safe – Tree Surgery Role Available Now!
Monmouthshire County Council needs an experienced Grounds Operative (Tree Surgery) to join the Waste & Street Services team at Raglan Depot.

Your Main Duties

• Tree climbing, sectional felling, pruning, crown reduction & lifting
• Aerial rescue
• Safe operation of chainsaws, chippers, MEWPs and all associated arboricultural kit
• Work to the Council’s Tree Policy and current industry best practice
• Site set-up, traffic management and public interaction when required

Essential Qualifications & Tickets (must be in date and evidenced)

• CS30/CS31 (Maintenance & Cross-cutting + Felling Small Trees)
• CS38 (Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue)
• CS39 (Aerial Cutting with Chainsaw)
• Chipper ticket
• Full UK driving licence (ideally with trailer entitlement)

The Nice Bits

• All PPE and modern kit supplied
• Supportive team with regular overtime available
• Beautiful rural working environment
• Immediate start for the right person

Essential Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• 2 years’ references/work history
• Confidentiality Agreement & Criminal Convictions Declaration

How to Apply
Got the tickets and ready to start in December?
Send your CV and copies of your certificates today – we can get you on site fast!
Call 01443 230222 or email enquiries@nrwpeople.co.uk 
Web: https://www.nrwpeople.co.uk
Don’t miss out – this one will go quickly!

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