Utility Arborist

Work to a tight schedule, managing trees and vegetation across various sites and voltage levels.

- Prioritise safety in all tasks, collaborating with your team to evaluate and carry out tree cutting activities.

- Support emergency response efforts by helping remove or trim trees during high winds and storms to prevent power outages.

- Make a real impact in keeping the lights on and ensuring the reliability of the power supply during all weather conditions.

In addition to your daily role, during high winds and storms, trees can contact our equipment and cause power cuts, and so we cut them down or trim them back to keep the lights on. To see a snapshot of what a day in the life of a Utility Arborist looks like, please click on the link below:

https://careers.sse.com/arborist-roles

Previous experience in forestry, arboriculture, or a closely related field.

- Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification including NPTC UA.

- Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.

- Experience of working with power lines, and climbing would be highly advantageous.

- A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 / £33,063 - £38,404 (to be considered at the hiring salary range, further cutting tickets - UA1 2.1 and 2.2, 2.3 and previous utilities experience is required)

- 37 hour working week.

- Up to £4,442 for overtime payments & up to £3,820 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £8,262 extra per year.

- Full PPE and tools required for the position.

- Access to a company vehicle.

- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We are looking for Utility Arborists to join our busy team! You will be part of a team working on a cyclical tree cutting programme near the SSE distribution network.