Utility Arborist Team Leader

Network Plus; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services provider in King's Lynn is seeking a Utility Arborist Team Leader to lead a team in delivering essential arboricultural services. You will manage tree and vegetation clearance near power lines while ensuring safety compliance and delivering high-quality services. Candidates should have significant arboricultural experience and relevant certifications. Strong leadership skills are essential as you will motivate and mentor team members to meet delivery targets, ensuring a smooth operation that aligns with client expectations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in utility arboriculture, including relevant certifications.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of industry legislation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of arborists in service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety and internal standards.
• Mentor junior team members to improve skills.
• Coordinate with other teams to meet client expectations.

Skills

Utility arboriculture experience

Valid UK driving licence

DNO authorisation

Chainsaw units CS30

Chainsaw units CS31

Chainsaw units CS38

Chainsaw units CS39

Chainsaw units CS40

Coaching and mentoring

Tools

Chainsaw

Job description

Description

As a Utility Arborist Team Leader, 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

• Lead a team of arborists to deliver a work programme
• Motivate your team to achieve delivery targets
• 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
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team
• 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)
• Current DNO authorisation an advantage but not essential
• Utility arb units UA1, UA2.1, UA2.2 & UA2.3
• Chainsaw units: CS30 (201 / 202), CS31 (203), CS38 (206 / 306), CS39 (308), CS40 (307) (any in addition to this will be an advantage)

Salary and Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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