Operations - Arborist

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About the role
Working with a team of expert Arborists, you will be involved in the delivery of vegetation management for our client Northern Power Grid. The role will involve clearance of vegetation to maintain a safety clearance from the overhead powerlines in accordance with safe working practises and as training, certifications and authorisations permit. There will also be a focus on customer care, dealing with the general public and their agents. The role will be based in the North East or Yorkshire.
What will your day look like
Undertaking practical Arboriculture tasks contributing to an efficient combined voltage programme of tree clearance, within prescribed timescales.
Climbing, pruning and site tidy up in line with BS3998 2010 and completion of data records.
Adhering to all relevant legislation pertaining to tree management in relation to power line clearance, including Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Area restrictions and European Protected Species.
Landowner management including adhering to the agreed access and egress routes, work prescription as detailed on the work pack and maintaining a good communication with landowners when on the work site.
About you
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a good level of physical fitness and is confident and capable whilst working at heights. You will hold a valid driving licence for working in different locations and transporting equipment (category BE is desirable). You will have the ability to read maps and have experience working within Arboriculture and Forestry. You will be able to demonstrate experience of a range of common industry related tasks and you will be familiar with different forms of machinery associated with modern Arboriculture. Good time management is essential for this role.
Preferably, you will be trained in First Aidand hold UA 1,2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 and CS 30,31,38,39 or equivalent.
Whats in it for you
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But thats not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesnt fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private personal medical insurance
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
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 us
We design, build and maintain the UKs utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water
We are an

equal opportunities employer.....
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, were making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.

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