Base Location
Andover or Salisbury. This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base ‘home’ location to be within 30 minutes from our depots listed above.
Salary
£29,504 – £34,757 DOE, plus:
- 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.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time
About the Role
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.
https://careers.sse.com/arborist-roles
Key Responsibilities
Manage trees & vegetation near our distribution network as part of a cyclical cutting programme. Evaluate, prepare, and carry out tree cutting works on various sites and voltages. Work during high winds and storms to trim or cut trees that might contact equipment and cause power cuts.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience in forestry, arboriculture, or a closely related field.
- Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification including NPTC and UAs.
- 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 & Driving Licence
Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
- Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
- Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
- Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
- Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Work with an equal opportunity employer. SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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