Utility Arborist Wanted - Andover, Oxford, Salisbury

About the job

Utility Arborist jobs in Andover, Oxford, Salisbury

We are looking for Utility Arborists to join our busy team!

We have roles available for Utility Arborist Team Leaders and Operatives. In these roles you will work primarily as part of a cyclical tree cutting programme, work will be managed to a tight schedule and alongside your highly skilled team you will manage trees & vegetation near our distribution network. Safety is at the forefront of all activities at SSE, and you will work with your team to evaluate, prepare, and carry out tree cutting works on a variety of sites and voltages.

In addition to your daily role, during high winds and storms, trees can contact our equipment and cause power cuts, and so we cut them down or trim them back to keep the lights on. To see a snapshot of what a day in the life of a Utility Arborist looks like, please click on the link below:

https://careers.sse.com/arborist-roles

Preferred Skills

You will have

- Previous experience in forestry, arboriculture, or a closely related field.

- Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification including NPTC UA.

- Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.

- Experience of working with power lines, and climbing would be highly advantageous.

- A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

Benefits Offered

- 37 hour working week.

- Up to £4,442 for overtime payments & up to £3,820 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £8,262 extra per year. 

- Full PPE and tools required for the position.

- Access to a company vehicle.

- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

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About the Company

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

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SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.