Utility Arborist
* Job Number: 558576
* Closing at: Jun 8 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Dundee & Angus
Salary: £34,749 - £40,939, depending upon skills and experience + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
We have fantastic opportunities for Utility Arborist / Tree Cutters to join our in-house vegetation management team.
You will
* You will be involved in all aspects of vegetation management around our overhead and underground networks as well as substations and other Transmission assets to ensure utility arboriculture work is completed within a geographical area.
* Work within a highly skilled team responsible for managing trees & vegetation near the transmission network as part of our vegetation management maintenance and resilience programmes.
* You will understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work within the proximity off power lines.
* Along with your fellow team members you will carry out requested works safely, efficiently and effectively to meet delivery targets.
* Involved with both internal and external tree cutting teams to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
You have
* Experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture and relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification or certificates including NPTC UA would be a bonus, however not essential
* Experience of working with power lines, and tree climbing would be highly advantageous
* Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities
* High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority
* Good communication, customer relationship skills and a commitment to providing a high level service at all times
**Please note - It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence due to the rural nature of the role and you will have to work away from home occasionally, so this is key***
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.
own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.