Posted Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 00:00
At Avove Utilities, we’re proud to partner with the National Grid (NPG) on essential infrastructure projects that power homes and businesses across the UK. Our work supports the upgrade and maintenance of the national electricity network, ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable energy delivery.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Arborist Team Leader. This role reports directly to the Site Manager and involves overseeing Vegetation Management works on our Utility contracts for our client, Northern Power Grid. You will liaise with clients, customers, and the wider Avove team, including surveyors, planners, safety, and commercial managers.
What will your day look like…
* Oversee work programmes to ensure safe, compliant delivery with minimal risk
* Enforce safe working practices and environmental standards
* Provide clear work specifications, method statements, and documentation to teams
* Ensure field teams understand and follow safety and contract requirements
* Set high performance standards and targets for all staff
* Carry out audits and implement improvements where needed
* Deliver work on time and within budget
About you…
* Lead and coordinate daily tree care operations
* Ensure high standards of safety, efficiency, and quality
* Manage tasks such as pruning, removals, planting, and tree health assessments
* Supervise a team of arborists and subcontractors
* Liaise with clients and report to management
* Demonstrate strong leadership and arboricultural expertise
* Hold relevant certifications (e.g., Certificate III in Arboriculture, chainsaw, and EWP tickets)
What’s in it for you…
* Operational vehicle
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Private GP helpline & health cash plan
* Avove discount scheme
* Family-friendly policies
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options
* Financial wellbeing programme
* Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing, including onsite mental health first aiders
* Volunteering days and charity matched giving to support community involvement
About Avove
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. We focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, specialising in the design, maintenance, and renewal of water, energy, and telecoms infrastructure. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to investing in training, development, and modern equipment to support delivering high-quality, reliable services.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate individuality and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered. Join us to advance your career in an inclusive environment.
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