Job Title: Utility Arborist
Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk (covering wider East Anglia region)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Vehicle + Equipment
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Arboriculture / Utilities / Power Networks
Job Description:
RSS Infrastructure is currently recruiting 4 experienced Utility Arborists to work in 2-person teams on our UK Power Networks (UKPN) contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a long-term utility contract delivering high-quality vegetation management across King’s Lynn and the East Anglia region.
Key Duties:
Tree climbing, aerial pruning, and rigging operations
Safe tree felling, dismantling, and vegetation clearance
Operate chainsaws, MEWPs, and other tools in line with PUWER & LOLER
Adhere to health and safety guidelines and complete POWRA & RAMS
Collaborate with supervisors, team members, and contractors
Identify tree species and assess growth patterns and risks
Required Experience:
Previous work in utility arboriculture or near power lines
Excellent knowledge of arboricultural safety standards
Ability to work as part of a small, skilled team
Physically fit and confident working at height
Full UK Driving Licence requiredEssential Qualifications: (Must be refreshed within the last 5 years)
UA301 – UA305
NPTC CS30 – CS41
MEWP / IPAF Certificate (Essential for UKPN projects)
Chainsaw Use from MEWP
Forestry First Aid (+F)
Manual Handling & WoodchipperAbout RSS Infrastructure
RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity.
Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.
The Technical Services division encompasses Civils and Construction, Rail Operations, Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T), and Track Warning Services. Notably, RSSI stands out as the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Services.
The Managed Environments division offers Arboriculture, Ecology Services, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), and Vegetation Management services.
Lastly, the Welding Services division specialises in Rail Welding and boasts an outstanding performance record, with a 99% first-time approval rate for our welds.
RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Cwmbran, Doncaster and Tonbridge.
As an equal opportunities employer, RSSI does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. As a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we strive to create equal opportunities and encourage under-represented groups to apply for roles and join us, visit our parent company website - Work for Us.
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