Quality and Safety Inspector (Arboriculture)

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Quality and Safety Inspector in Arboriculture. This field-based role is crucial for ensuring compliance and safety in tree cutting operations. You will be supported with full PPE, tools, and a vehicle while working in a dynamic team geared towards a net-zero future.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Free online GP services

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Have Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2.
• Be Safety and Customer focused with excellent communication skills.
• Hold a Full, clean, manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work by arborists to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.
• Conduct on-site safety audits and data reporting.
• Manage projects with site inspections on completed works.

Skills

Utility arboriculture knowledge

Safety and Customer focus

Communication skills

IT literacy

Job description

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About The Role

About The Role

Base Location: Reading, Basingstoke or Andover

This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance of our depots listed above.

Salary: £34,749 - £40.939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:

• 37 hour working week.
• Up to £6,681 for overtime payments & up to £3,481 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £10,162 extra per year (subject to qualifications)
• Full PPE and tools required for the position.
• Access to a company vehicle.
  
  

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We are looking for a Tree Cutting Quality & Safety Inspector (QSI) to join our team. We're looking for a well organised, highly skilled individual who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to make a difference.

Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach.

In this role you will take overall responsibility for inspecting work carried out by our arborists/tree cutters to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.

The Role

The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, and key responsibilities include the following.

• Project Management with site inspections on completed works.
• Conducting on-site safety audits and data reporting.
• Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions.
• Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.
  
  

You Will

• Have Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2
• Be Safety and Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.
• Be IT literate, not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.
• Hold a Full, clean, manual driving license.
  
  

About Our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

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 Robert on [e-mail] / 01738 341105 to discuss how we can support you.

We're 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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