Quality and Safety Inspector (Arboriculture)
* Job Number: 555450
* Closing at: Oct 6 2025 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: Slough, Theale or West London
This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within 30 minutes of our depots listed above.
Salary: £34,749 - £40.939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:
- 37 hour working week.
- Up to £6,681 for overtime payments & up to £3,481 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £10,162 extra per year (subject to qualifications)
- Full PPE and tools required for the position.
- Access to a company vehicle.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
We are looking for a Tree Cutting Quality & Safety Inspector (QSI) to join our team. We're looking for a well organised, highly skilled individual who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to make a difference.
Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach.
In this role you will take overall responsibility for inspecting work carried out by our arborists/tree cutters to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.
The Role:
The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, and key responsibilities include the following.
- Project Management with site inspections on completed works.
- Conducting on-site safety audits and data reporting.
- Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions.
- Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.
You Will
- Have Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2
- Be Safety and Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
- Have the ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.
- Be IT literate, not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.
- Hold a Full, clean, manual driving license.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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