Quality and Safety Inspector (Arboriculture)
* Job Number: 557657
* Closing at: Mar 18 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Slough, Reading, Theale or West London
This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within 30 minutes of our depots listed above.
Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:
* 37 hour working week.
* London Allowance if based in Slough or London
* Access to a company vehicle.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
We’re looking for a Tree Cutting Quality & Safety Inspector (QSI) to join our team. We need someone who’s organised, skilled, and has a great eye for detail, someone who takes pride in their work and wants to make a real difference.
You’ll be safety-minded and proactive in how you approach each task.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for checking the work carried out by our arborists and tree cutters to make sure it meets SSEN clearance specifications and our high standards for quality and safety.
You will
The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, and key responsibilities include the following.
* Project Management with site inspections on completed works.
* Conducting on-site safety audits and data reporting.
* Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions.
* Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.
You have
* Have Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2
* Be Safety and Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
* Have the ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.
* Be IT literate, not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.
* Hold a Full, clean, manual driving license.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
, 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 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 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 / 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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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