Utility Arborist Thames Valley

SSE; Reading; Presencial; GBP 31.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

London weighting

Company vehicle

Overtime & standby payments

PPE and tools provided

Descripción de la vacante

SSE is seeking a mobile tree-cutting specialist based from Reading, with a base within 30 minutes of our depots in Reading, Slough, West London or Basingstoke. The role is field-based and involves travel across sites to maintain vegetation near our network.

You will join a team focused on safety, tree management and vegetation control, following strict procedures and working across varied locations. The position offers a 37-hour week, with salary £30,684–£36,666 plus benefits and London

Formación

• Previous experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture; similar capacity experience is also considered.
• Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification or certificates including NPTC UA.
• Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities; you may have to work away from home occasionally so this is key.
• Holding experience of working with power lines, and climbing would be highly advantageous.
• High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.

Responsabilidades

• Being part of a cyclical tree cutting programme, you will work with a highly skilled team to manage trees & vegetation near our 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.

Conocimientos

Tree cutting

Forestry

Arboriculture

Safety culture

Herramientas

NPTC certificates

Chainsaws

NPTC UA

Driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Base location:Reading, Slough,West London or Basingstoke. This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within 30 minutes commuting distance of our Depots listed above.

Salary: £30,684 - £36,666 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family:

• 37 hour working week.
• London weighting allowance if based in Slough or London
• Up to £4,442 for overtime payments & up to £3,820 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £8,262 extra per year (subject to qualifications).
• Full PPE and tools required for the position.
• Access to a company vehicle.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We invest millions every year to make sure that our network is in the best condition possible to minimise the risk of power cuts and to ensure the safety of the public. During high winds and storms, trees can contact our equipment and cause power cuts, and so we cut them down or trim them back to keep the lights on. As well as installing the latest technologies and carrying out regular maintenance, we have our in-house tree-cutting team to make sure that trees and vegetation are kept away from our overhead lines and equipment.

Being part of a cyclical tree cutting programme, you will work with a highly skilled team to manage trees & vegetation near our 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.

You have:

• Previous experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture; similar capacity experience is also considered.
• Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification or certificates including NPTC UA.
• Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities; you may have to work away from home occasionally so this is key.
• Holding experience of working with power lines, and climbing would be highly advantageous.
• High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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