Utility Arborist
About the Role
Base Location: Petersfield, Aldershot or Basingstoke
This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance of our depots listed above.
Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 DOE, Plus:
- 37 hour working week.
- Up to £4,319 for overtime payments & up to £3,621 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £7,940 extra per year.
- Full PPE and tools required for the position.
- Access to a company vehicle.
- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Being part of a cyclical tree cutting programme, you'll be working alongside and leading a team of utility arborists to manage trees & vegetation near our 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.
To see a snapshot of what a day in the life of a Tree Cutter looks like, please click on the link below:
https://careers.sse.com/arborist-roles
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience leading a team.
- Previous experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture.
- Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and qualifications including NPTC UA.
- Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities; you may have to work away from home occasionally so this is key.
- 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 our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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