Utility Arborist

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in the UK is hiring Arborists to work outdoors and maintain trees near power lines. Candidates should enjoy outdoor work and have climbing experience, although training will be provided. Excellent benefits, job security, and advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Share schemes

Internal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in tree cutting, forestry, or arboriculture is a bonus.
• Training will be provided for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trees do not fall on power lines during bad weather.
• Clear trees and vegetation near overhead transmission and distribution networks.
• Work outdoors with skilled teams.

Skills

Experience climbing or working at height

Tree cutting experience

Knowledge of forestry or arboriculture

Job description

Interested in a career as an Arborist? We're recruiting now.

Our Arborist teams help to ensure that during bad weather, trees do not fall on power lines. Working with highly skilled teams, they clear trees and vegetation in proximity to our overhead transmission and distribution network, ultimately keeping the lights on for our customers.

We're growing our team and looking for people who love being outdoors and have experience climbing or working at height. If you have previous experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture that's a bonus, although full training will be given.

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• Excellent benefits including a generous holiday allowance and pension contribution, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and share schemes.
• Internal development opportunities and formal training

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from some of our team...

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What do Arborists and Hairdressers have in common?

Before joining SSE two years ago, Stacey worked in retail. She was looking for a new challenge where she would get to work outdoors and keep fit.

Hear more about what she enjoys most about the role and what her day to day work life is like.

Opportunity and Job Security

Ryan was looking for a career with job security and plenty of opportunities for progression. He joined the business seven months ago as a Utility Arborist and hasn't looked back since!

Hear more about what he enjoys most about working with SSEN Distribution and his advice for anyone considering a career as an arborist.

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Looking for a new challenge

Georgie started with SSE in 2010. Being a Utility Arborist has given her the opportunity to visit some beautiful places that you wouldn't normally get to see.

Hear more about why she chose SSE Distribution and what her working day looks like.

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Fantastic benefits, rewarding work and excellent opportunities to progress. What are you waiting for?