Operations - Arborist

Avove Utilities; Wirral; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteer days & matched giving

Job summary

Avove is expanding operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks and seeks skilled Arborists for long-term work on a major energy infrastructure project. Join a professional team delivering vegetation management, aerial pruning, and safe equipment operations across critical network sites.

The role offers stability, progression, and opportunities to mentor apprentices while working at height with rope, harness, or MEWP on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Utility Arb NPTC qualifications 0039-20 to 23 for chainsaw and aerial work.
• Additional NPTC qualifications 0039-31 to 38 for aerial pruning and rigging.
• First aid training including forestry first aid is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage vegetation and perform tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network.
• Carry out aerial pruning, dismantling, and felling following safety standards.
• Operate chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and related equipment.
• Maintain safety and quality on every site and support junior staff.

Skills

Chainsaw maintenance

Small tree felling

Climb trees

Aerial rescue

Woodchipper operation

MEWP operation

Tools

MEWP

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

Job description

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long‑term planning, investment in people, and cutting‑edge equipment.

We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high‑profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance.

What Will Your Day Look Like…

• Carrying out vegetation management and tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network
• Performing aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling in line with safety regulations and utility standards
• Operating chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and other specialist equipment
• Maintaining safety and quality standards on every job site
• Supporting team members and helping develop apprentices/new staff where appropriate
• Working at height using rope and harness or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to safely perform aerial tree work

Qualifications Required…

• Key Mandatory Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23: Chainsaw Maintenance, Small Tree Felling, Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness. 0020-61: Woodchipper
• Further desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Medium & Large Tree Felling, Individual & Multiple Windblown, Chainsaw from a MEWP & 0038-35 MEWP Working. 301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge,
• Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid Typical Utility Arb NPTC Progression Training upon Recruitment 302 to 305: Tree Species Recognition, Ground & Aeriel Pruning, Assisted Fell and Pole Top Rescue

What’s In It 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.

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.