Utility Arborist

SSE plc; Stirling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Maternity/Paternity leave

Healthcare discount

SSE Advantage scheme

Job summary

SSE plc is offering a permanent full-time position for an Utility Arborist / Tree Cutter in the UK. The role covers vegetation management around transmission assets, working with a skilled team, near power lines, with emphasis on safety and meeting delivery targets. A full driving licence is essential due to rural duties.

Salary is competitive (£29,504 - £40,939) plus a range of benefits supporting family, finances and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture.
• NPTC certificate units for chainsaw use are desirable.
• Full, current driving licence is essential due to rural role and potential away-work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vegetation around overhead/underground networks and substations.
• Support regional transmission vegetation management maintenance and resilience programmes.
• Comply with industry safety guidelines when near power lines.
• Collaborate with internal and external tree cutting teams to meet delivery targets.

Skills

Tree cutting

Forestry

Arboriculture

NPTC certificates

Power line experience

Tree climbing

NPTC UA (bonus)

Education

NPTC UA qualification

NPTC chainsaw certificates

Job description

What is the Role?

Base Location: Stirlingshire, Perth & Kinross

Salary: £29,504 - £40,939 Depending upon skills and experience + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We have fantastic opportunities for Utility Arborist / Tree Cutters to join our in-house vegetation management team.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be involved in all aspects of vegetation management around our overhead and underground networks as well as substations and other Transmission assets to ensure utility arboriculture work is completed within a geographical area.
• Work within a highly skilled team responsible for managing trees & vegetation near the transmission network as part of our vegetation management maintenance and resilience programmes.
• You will understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work within the proximity off power lines.
• Along with your fellow team members you will carry out requested works safely, efficiently and effectively to meet delivery targets.
• Involved with both internal and external tree cutting teams to ensure work is completed to a high standard.

What do I need?

• Experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture and relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification or certificates including NPTC UA would be a bonus, however not essential
• Experience of working with power lines, and tree climbing would be highly advantageous
• Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities
• High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority
• Good communication, customer relationship skills and a commitment to providing a high level service at all times
• Please note - It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence due to the rural nature of the role and you will have to work away from home occasionally so this is key***

About Our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

Life at SSE

If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.