Utility Arborist: Aerial Tree Work on Energy Infrastructure

Avove Utilities; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteer days & charity matchedGiving

Job summary

Avove is expanding its operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks on a six-year contract worth about £10 million per year, and we are recruiting Arborists to join our professional team.

If you are looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this role offers long-term planning, training, and a clear development path.

Join a safety-driven workplace with ongoing training, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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
• Additional qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Tree Felling, MEWP operations.
• Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid as part of progression training.

Responsibilities

• 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 to safely perform aerial tree work

Education

Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23

Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0020-61

Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38

301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge

Tree Species Recognition / Ground Pruning

Tools

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

MEWP

Job description

Avove is expanding its operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks on a six-year contract worth about £10 million per year, and we are recruiting Arborists to join our professional team.

If you are looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this role offers long-term planning, training, and a clear development path.

Join a safety-driven workplace with ongoing training, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package.