Utility Arborist

Job Description

Description\n\nAs a Utility Arborist, using your technical expertise, you will deliver a first-class service to our customers with safety being paramount. Your role will be to clear trees and vegetation in proximity to our customers overhead transmission and distribution network. Working with safety at the forefront of all activities, you will work with your team to evaluate, prepare and carry out tree cutting works on a variety of sites. This role sits within our arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management division Environmental Solutions Plus.

ESP has an excellent reputation for the safe and efficient delivery of arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management services. Operating Nationally from our Ledbury headquarters, we work across a number of strategic, long term contracts with leading utility and infrastructure asset owners.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nWork within a team of arborists to deliver a work programme\n\nBe motivated to achieve delivery targets \n\nAttend faults out of hours as part of standby rota\n\nUnderstand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work within the proximity of power lines\n\nWork within the compliance standards set by our internal policy and client expectations\n\nWork with the wider delivery team to ensure work is tracked and completed according to the client’s requirements \n\nEnjoy working autonomously, always focused on delivering a first-class service with a professional manner\n\nExperience and Qualifications\n\nUtility arboriculture experience\n\nHold a valid UK driving licence (B+E an advantage)\n\nUtility arb units UA301, UA302, UA303, UA304, UA305\n\nChainsaw units: CS30 (201/202), CS31 (203), CS38 (206/306), CS39 (308), CS40 (307) (any in addition to this will be an advantage) \n\nWorking specifically on the SSE Utility Tree Contract.\n\nDesirable - Previous SSE authorisations and permit holders. \n\nOffice based in Hermitage, facilitating the Aldershot and Reading areas specifically. \n\nSalary and Benefits\n\nWe offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.\n\nNetwork Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.\n\nWe are Armed Forces-friendly.

We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.\n\nWe understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.\n\nAbout Environmental Solutions Plus

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Job Overview

ID:

2457297

Date Posted:

Posted 6 hours ago

Expiration Date:

06/07/2026

Location:

Swindon

Salary:

Competitive

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