Arborist: Utility Vegetation Specialist & Climber

OCS; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a team member to support a major national utility vegetation management contract. The role is based in the UK and involves 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with standard start times and a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Candidates should have an Arb or Forestry qualification and experience in arboriculture or forestry, ideally in utility or land-based industries, and be a trained climber who works well in small teams with a practical, safety‑minded

Qualifications

• Will have an Arb or Forestry qualification.
• Will have previous experience in arboriculture or forestry, preferably utility arb or land-based industry.
• Will be a trained and competent climber.
• Be competent and confident in your role although high quality training is provided for the right person.
• Be comfortable working in a small team, you will need to be a problem solver, self-motivated and able to manage your time effectively, efficiently and have a professional and safe approach to work.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable person to join our team to work on this long standing and well established major national utility vegetation management contract.
• Have a firm focus on customer satisfaction, safety, compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and the promotion of safe working practices.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Climbing

Team player

Education

Arb or Forestry qualification

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a team member to support a major national utility vegetation management contract. The role is based in the UK and involves 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with standard start times and a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Candidates should have an Arb or Forestry qualification and experience in arboriculture or forestry, ideally in utility or land-based industries, and be a trained climber who works well in small teams with a practical, safety‑minded