Utility Arborist

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Employer: SSE

Location: Portsmouth, GB

Salary: £28,072 - £38,404 per year; up to £4,442 for overtime payments & up to £3,820 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £8,262 extra per year.

Closing date: 2 May 2025

Base Location: Andover, New Forest, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, Basingstoke, Reading, Slough

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We are looking for Utility Arborists to join our busy team! We have roles available for Utility Arborist Team Leaders and Operatives. In these roles you will work primarily as part of a cyclical tree cutting programme, managed to a tight schedule alongside your highly skilled team. You will manage trees & vegetation near our distribution network. Safety is at the forefront of all activities at SSE, and you will work with your team to evaluate, prepare, and carry out tree cutting works on a variety of sites and voltages.

During high winds and storms, trees can contact our equipment and cause power cuts, so we cut them down or trim them back to keep the lights on.

You have:

• 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.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About SSE: SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses.

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. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Our Benefits:

• Sharesave Scheme
• 34 days of annual leave
• Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
• Interest-free technology loans
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Private healthcare discounts
• Subsidised gym memberships
• 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
• Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets

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