Utility Arborist

Go Traffic Management Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Utility Arborist to clear trees and vegetation near overhead transmission and distribution networks. Based in Peterborough, you will work in a team to prepare and execute tree cutting works across various sites with safety as a priority.

The role sits in Environmental Solutions Plus and involves standing by for faults, adhering to industry safety guidelines, and delivering services to major utility projects nationwide from the Peterborough HQ.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility arboriculture operations and safety practices.
• UK driving licence required; B+E advantageous.
• UA/CS certification units listed for utility arboriculture work.

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 industry legislation and safety guidelines near power lines.
• Work within compliance standards set by internal policy and client expectations.
• Coordinate with the delivery team to track and complete work per client needs.
• Deliver first-class service with a professional manner.

Skills

Utility arboriculture experience

Valid UK driving licence

Education

UA301-UA305

CS30-CS40

UKPN authorisations

Job description

Utility Arborist

Department: Environmental Solutions Plus

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Peterborough

Compensation: £30,350 - £36,100 / year

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 Peterborough 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 UKPN Utility Tree Contract.
• Desirable - Previous UKPN 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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