Overview

Join to apply for the Utility Arborist Team Leader role at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.

Base Location: Oxford, Salisbury, Andover and surrounding areas. This role is mobile and predominantly field-based, and your base home location should be within a 30 minute commuting distance of the listed depots.

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 plus a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

• 37 hour working week.
• Up to £4,442 overtime payments and up to £3,820 standby payments, giving potential of up to £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 are looking for fully qualified Arborist/chargehands to join our busy team. In these roles you will work as part of a cyclical tree cutting programme and on more reactive, customer-focused work. As a leader within the team, you will help us manage trees and vegetation around our distribution network. Safety is at the forefront of all activities at SSE, and you will work with your team to evaluate, prepare, and carry out tree cutting works on a variety of sites and voltages.

Role

In addition to your daily role, 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. To see a snapshot of what a day in the life of a Utility Arborist looks like, please click the link below:

https://careers.sse.com/arborist-roles

You have

• Previous experience in forestry, arboriculture or a closely related field.
• Relevant NPTC certificate units for chainsaw use, and a qualification including NPTC UA1/2.
• Enthusiasm and drive, with a flexible approach to work and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience of working with power lines; climbing would be highly advantageous.
• High regard for safety; embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines is a key priority.

Travel is required and applicants must hold a current driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts 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 include 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. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an Equal Opportunity Employer

SSE will make reasonable adjustments to ensure your application and experience with us are positive. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we will take your application further. If offered a role with SSE, you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Science, and Engineering
• Industries: Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy

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