Arborist Wanted - Edinburgh

About the job

Arborist Jobs - Edinburgh

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work.  We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. 

About the role…

Working with a team of expert Arborists, you will be involved in the delivery of vegetation management for our client. The role will involve clearance of vegetation to maintain a safety clearance from the overhead powerlines in accordance with safe working practises and as training, certifications and authorisations permit. There will also be a focus on customer care, dealing with the general public and their agents.
This is a full-time permanent role, our offices are based in Melrose (TD6) whilst supporting on site activities across our Edinburgh SPEN Network. There will be additional travel required to our clients’ operational sites so a full UK driving license is required.

What will your day look like… 

• Undertaking practical Arboriculture tasks contributing to an efficient combined voltage programme of tree clearance, within prescribed timescales.
• Climbing, pruning and site tidy up in line with BS3998 2010 and completion of data records.
• Adhering to all relevant legislation pertaining to tree management in relation to power line clearance, including Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Area restrictions and European Protected Species.
• Landowner management including adhering to the agreed access and egress routes, work prescription as detailed on the work pack and maintaining a good communication with landowners when on the work site.

About you…

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a good level of physical fitness and is confident and capable whilst working at heights. You will hold a valid driving licence for working in different locations and transporting equipment (category BE is desirable). You will have the ability to read maps and have experience working within Arboriculture and Forestry. You will be able to demonstrate experience of a range of common industry related tasks and you will be familiar with different forms of machinery associated with modern Arboriculture. Good time management is essential for this role.

Preferably, you will be trained in First Aid and hold UA 1,2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 and CS 30,31,38,39 or equivalent.

Benefits Offered

What’s in it for you…

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.  

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

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About the Company

Avove LTD

We are a leading infrastructure services and engineering company that aims to move life forward.

We embrace the future, creating sustainable utility infrastructure solutions that help improve people’s lives, grow the economy and transform communities. We are passionate about the areas where we work and live and aim to support them by leaving a positive legacy, engaging with our colleagues, clients and communities along the journey so they feel proud of what we do every day.