Job Description:
VMS is currently recruiting 2 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 site managers, site supervisors, 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 required
Essential Qualifications: (Must be refreshed within the last 5 years)
UA301 - UA305
CS30 - CS41
MEWP / IPAF Certificate (Essential for UKPN projects)
Chainsaw Use from MEWP
Forestry First Aid (+F)
Manual Handling & Woodchipper
About VMS
Our drive and focus is working with our clients, bringing solutions to the table and always delivering on our promises.
Our culture demonstrates complete passion towards the work that we carry out. We have developed a highly skilled and experienced workforce designed to provide the quality of service our clients expect, whilst adopting best practice safety processes.
We specialise, where others fear to go; delivering our services within the rail sector, in and around water, as well as more conventional public, highways and commercial spaces.
We have a huge focus on health, safety, quality and environmental standards, to ensure we protect our workforce safety, whilst being environmentally responsible and sustainable.
We are proud to share with you our accreditations and certificates which can be accessed here:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £33,800.00 per year
Benefits:
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Utility Arborist