Utility Arborist

Pathfinder International; Chieveley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Network Plus seeks an experienced Utility Arborist to deliver tree and vegetation management near overhead power lines. The role operates from Hermitage, supporting Aldershot and Reading areas, and requires adherence to safety and client standards.

You will work with a team to execute the programme, attend standby faults, and ensure regulatory compliance. A full UK driving licence and relevant UA/CS qualifications enhance candidacy.

Qualifications

• Utility arboriculture experience.
• Valid UK driving licence (B+E an advantage).
• UA301-UA305 and CS30-CS40 units are required or advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a work programme as part of a team of arborists.
• Meet delivery targets and standby rota obligations.
• Attend faults out of hours as part of team responsibilities.
• Comply with industry legislation and safety guidelines around power lines.
• Follow internal policies and client requirements for arboricultural work.
• Track and complete work with the delivery team per client needs.
• Maintain a professional, autonomous work ethic.

Skills

Utility arboriculture

Driving licence

UA qualifications

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

UA301-UA305

CS30-CS40

Job description

Description
As a Utility Arborist, using your technical expertise, you will deliver a first-class service to our customers with safety being paramount. Your role will be to clear trees and vegetation in proximity to our customers overhead transmission and distribution network. Working with safety at the forefront of all activities, you will work with your team to evaluate, prepare and carry out tree cutting works on a variety of sites.This role sits within our arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management division Environmental Solutions Plus. ESP has an excellent reputation for the safe and efficient delivery of arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management services. Operating Nationally from our Ledbury headquarters, we work across a number of strategic, long term contracts with leading utility and infrastructure asset owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a team of arborists to deliver a work programme
• Be motivated to achieve delivery targets
• Attend faults out of hours as part of standby rota
• Understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work within the proximity of power lines
• Work within the compliance standards set by our internal policy and client expectations
• Work with the wider delivery team to ensure work is tracked and completed according to the client’s requirements
• Enjoy working autonomously, always focused on delivering a first-class service with a professional manner

Experience and Qualifications

• Utility arboriculture experience
• Hold a valid UK driving licence (B+E an advantage)
• Utility arb units UA301, UA302, UA303, UA304, UA305
• Chainsaw units: CS30 (201/202), CS31 (203), CS38 (206/306), CS39 (308), CS40 (307) (any in addition to this will be an advantage)
• Working specifically on the SSE Utility Tree Contract.
• Desirable – Previous SSE authorisations and permit holders.
• Office based in Hermitage, facilitating the Aldershot and Reading areas specifically.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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