Utility Arborist 551031 Closing at: Jan 19 2025 at 23:55 GMT About the RoleBase Location: Reading, Slough 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: £28,072 - £38,404 DOE, Plus:- 37 hour working week.- Up to £4,442 for overtime payments & up to £3,820 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £8,262 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.- If based at Slough this will also have a London allowance of 2.7K.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full TimeWe invest millions every year to make sure that our network is in the best condition possible to minimise the risk of power cuts and to ensure the safety of the public.
During high winds and storms, trees can contact our equipment and cause power cuts, and so we cut them down or trim them back to keep the lights on.
As well as installing the latest technologies and carrying out regular maintenance, we have our in-house tree-cutting team to make sure that trees and vegetation are kept away from our overhead lines and equipment.Being part of a cyclical tree cutting programme, you will work with a highly skilled team 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: What do I need?To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:- Previous experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture- Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification 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.- Holding experience of working with power lines, and climbing would be highly advantageous.- 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 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 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.
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Our Benefits Sharesave Scheme34 days of annual leaveOption to purchase up to 10 days holidayInterest-free technology loans24/7 free and confidential employee counselling servicePrivate healthcare discountsSubsidised gym memberships21 weeks full pay maternity leaveCycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limitInterest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets