Quality and Safety Inspector (Arboriculture)

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; City of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Quality and Safety Inspector specialized in arboriculture. The role involves project management, conducting site inspections, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have utility arboriculture knowledge and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working options and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

24/7 online GP

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UA5.1/5.2 in utility arboriculture.
• Safety-focused with proven customer service abilities.
• Valid manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and conduct site inspections.
• Perform on-site safety audits and report data.
• Liaise with customers regarding planned interruptions.
• Survey and consent for job packs.

Skills

Utility arboriculture knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to identify inefficiencies

IT literacy

Job description

Quality and Safety Inspector (Arboriculture)

Base Location: Slough, Theale or West London

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + benefits that support finances, wellbeing and family.

• 37 hour working week.
• Up to £6,681 for overtime payments and up to £3,481 for standby payments, giving a potential of £10,162 extra per year (subject to qualifications).
• Full PPE and tools required for the position.
• Access to a company vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management with site inspections on completed works.
• Conduct on‑site safety audits and data reporting.
• Customer liaison and support planned customer interruptions.
• Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.

Qualifications:

• Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2.
• Safety and customer‑focused with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and suggest and implement improvements.
• IT literacy, not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.
• Full, clean, manual driving licence.

About SSE: SSE is building the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transforming the grid to deliver greener electricity. SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses, supporting a low‑carbon future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life: Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships; wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling; interest‑free loans on tech and transport; Cycle to Work scheme; generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption pay and paternity leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need. Contact [e-mail] or 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Ready to Apply: Submit your application online. After the closing date we’ll let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If offered a role you must complete a criminality and credit check before starting.