Utility Arborists - Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Hereford & Ludlow

bts Group ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training funding

Generous holiday entitlement + your生日

Pension and life assurance

Wellbeing benefits including Employee

Job summary

BTS Group is seeking a Utility Arborist to join the expanding team across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Hereford & Ludlow areas. The role is permanent and full-time, with earnings up to £50k per year depending on performance and reliability.

You will prune and manage vegetation around utility infrastructure, operate tools safely, and contribute to ensuring safe, reliable electricity delivery while upholding high safety standards in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Utility arb competencies: UA301-UA305
• Chainsaw competencies: CS30-CS39
• First Aid Certification
• Commitment to personal development
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Perform tree pruning and removal activities in accordance with safety standards and industry best practices
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery to carry out vegetation management tasks effectively
• Follow safety protocols during all operations to ensure personal safety and that of team members

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

UA301 UA302 UA303 UA304 UA305

Chainsaw certs CS30-CS39

First Aid Certification

Commitment to personal development

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Up to £50,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time

BTS Group is dedicated to providing vital support to utility companies across the UK, specialising in vegetation management services for electricity distributor network operators (DNO). We are also a leading provider of vegetation management, tree surgery, and utility arboriculture, serving clients from utility, commercial, and private sectors.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Utility Arborist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing trees and vegetation around utility infrastructure, ensuring safety, compliance, and aesthetic standards. Your expertise will help support the reliable delivery of electricity.

BTS is looking for utility arborists in the Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Hereford & Ludlow areas.

Having secured an eight-year contract with National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) covering the whole region, BTS Group is expanding – and that means we’re hiring.

The role requires someone who is comfortable working as part of a team and who demonstrates motivation and drive. Pay is dependent on performance.

Join our team of utility arborists:

• PRP: earn according to what you cut, with on-target earnings at around £50k p/a


• Support and funding for training


• Focus on professional development


• Generous holiday entitlement + your birthday off


• Company pension and life assurance


• Wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme


• Tightknit, friendly team

We're also looking for subcontracted teams!

Duties

• Perform tree pruning and removal activities in accordance with safety standards and industry best practices


• Operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery to carry out vegetation management tasks effectively


• Follow safety protocols during all operations to ensure personal safety and that of team members

Preferred kills, knowledge and qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence


• Utility arb competencies: UA301, UA302, UA303, UA304, UA305


• Chainsaw competencies: 201 (CS30), 202 (CS31), 203 (CS38), 204 (CS39)


• First Aid Certification


• Commitment to personal development, training, and learning new skills to carry out all required duties


• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

If you want a meaningful career in arb with real scope for development, financial rewards for hard work, and interesting challenges that vary every day, get in touch.