Arborist Team Leader - Power

Avove; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Avove Utilities seeks an Arborist Team Leader to oversee daily tree-care operations on UK utility contracts. You will lead field teams, ensure safety and compliance, and liaise with clients and management to meet project specs.

You will supervise arborists and subcontractors, manage pruning, removals, planting, and tree health assessments, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading tree-care operations.
• Certifications in arboriculture and safety.
• Ability to supervise arborists and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work programmes to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
• Enforce safe working practices and environmental standards.
• Provide clear work specs, method statements, and documentation.
• Ensure teams understand and follow contract requirements.
• Set high performance standards for staff.
• Carry out audits and implement improvements.
• Deliver work on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Arboriculture

Safety

Team coordination

Client liaison

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Chainsaw ticket

EWP ticket

Job description

At Avove Utilities, we’re proud to partner with the National Grid (NPG) on essential infrastructure projects that power homes and businesses across the UK. Our work supports the upgrade and maintenance of the national electricity network, ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable energy delivery We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborist Team Leader.

This role will report directly to the Site Manager overseeing and delivering Vegetation Management works on our Utility contracts for our Client Northern Power Grid. You will liaise with Clients & Customers and the wider Avove Team of Surveyors, Planners, Safety and Commercial Managers.

What will your day look like…

• Oversee work programmes to ensure safe, compliant delivery with minimal risk
• Enforce safe working practices and environmental standards
• Provide clear work specs, method statements, and documentation to teams
• Ensure field teams understand and follow safety and contract requirements
• Set high performance standards and targets for all staff
• Carry out audits and implement improvements where needed
• Deliver work on time and within budget

About you…

• Lead and coordinate daily tree care operations
• Ensure high standards of safety, efficiency, and quality
• Manage tasks such as pruning, removals, planting, and tree health assessments
• Supervise a team of arborists and subcontractors
• Liaise with clients and report to management
• Demonstrate strong leadership and arboricultural expertise
• Hold relevant certifications (e.g. Certificate III in Arboriculture, chainsaw, and EWP ticket)

What’s in it for you…

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Operational Vehicle
• 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.

About Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.