Overview
Join to apply for the Utility Arborist role at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.
Base location: Petersfield, Aldershot, Basingstoke, Portsmouth. This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and your base 'home' location should be within 30 minutes commuting distance of our listed depots.
Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.
Working pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Benefits include 37 hour working week, and the potential for up to £8,262 extra per year from overtime and standby payments (subject to qualifications). We provide full PPE and tools, and access to a company vehicle.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an Arborist/Tree-cutter to join our busy team. You will work as part of a cyclical tree cutting programme to manage trees and vegetation near our distribution network. With safety at the forefront, you will evaluate, prepare and carry out tree cutting works on a variety of sites. Our in-house tree-cutting team works to keep trees and vegetation away from overhead lines and equipment to minimise the risk of power cuts.
During high winds and storms, trees can contact our equipment and cause power cuts, so you will contribute to keeping the lights on by trimming or removing trees as needed.
To see a snapshot of a day in the life of a tree-cutter, please visit the link below.
https://careers.sse.com/arborist-roles
Requirements
* Previous experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture
* Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification or certificates including NPTC UA
* Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach; ability to adapt to changing priorities. Role may require occasional work away from home.
* Experience of working with power lines; climbing experience would be highly advantageous
* Strong safety mindset and adherence to safety guidelines
Travel is required and, as a result, we can only accept applications from candidates who hold a current driving licence.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We invest around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to power a cleaner, more secure future, including offshore wind and grid transformation. SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses with a team of over 4,200.
Flexible Benefits
Benefits include private healthcare and gym discounts, wellbeing perks (online GP, 24/7 counselling), cycle-to-work schemes, interest-free loans for tech and transport tickets, and family entitlements such as maternity/paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable adjustments to support your application. Please contact Kim on kim.annink@sse.com or 01738 344051 to discuss support options. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and particularly welcome those underrepresented in our workforce or industry.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. Applications are only accepted online. If offered a role, you will complete criminality and credit checks before you start.
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