Qualified Arborist

Avove Limited; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider based in Oswestry is seeking skilled Arborists to support a significant energy infrastructure project. Responsibilities include vegetation management, aerial tree works, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have relevant NPTC qualifications, a strong health and safety commitment, and a valid UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary with multiple benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteering days and charity matched giving

Qualifications

• Must have various NPTC qualifications for tree management.
• Strong commitment to health and safety protocols required.
• Essential UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vegetation management and tree works.
• Perform aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling.
• Operate chainsaws, woodchippers, and MEWPs safely.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on job sites.
• Support and help develop new staff and apprentices.
• Work at height for aerial tree work.

Skills

NPTC CS33 - Fell Large Trees (>760mm)

NPTC CS34 - Process Individual Windblown Trees

NPTC CS41 - Undertake Section Felling Operations

CS30 & CS31

UA1, 2, 2.3

NPTC CS39 - Use Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

Strong commitment to health & safety

Forestry First Aid

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Posted Thursday 18 December 2025 at 00:00

Location: Oswestry, Shropshire & Dee Valley
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Start Date: ASAP

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long‑term planning, investment in people, and cutting‑edge equipment.

We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high‑profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance.

What will your day look like…

• Carrying out vegetation management and tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network
• Performing aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling in line with safety regulations and utility standards
• Operating chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and other specialist equipment
• Maintaining safety and quality standards on every job site
• Supporting team members and helping develop apprentices/new staff where appropriate
• Working at height using rope and harness or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to safely perform aerial tree work

About you…

• NPTC CS33 - Fell Large Trees (>760mm)
• NPTC CS34 - Process Individual Windblown Trees
• NPTC CS41 - Undertake Section Felling Operations
• CS30 & CS31
• UA1, 2, 2.3
• NPTC CS39 - Use Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
• Strong commitment to health & safety
• Forestry First Aid
• Full UK driving licence (essential; towing entitlement desirable)

What’s in it for you…

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long‑term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high‑quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
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