At a Glance
- Tasks: Climb trees and manage vegetation around high voltage power lines safely and efficiently.
- Company: Respected arboriculture contractor focused on safety and professional development.
- Benefits: Earn up to £50,000 plus overtime, training, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Immediate start available with ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in vegetation management.
- Qualifications: 1 year climbing experience and relevant NPTC qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for Utility Arborist Climbers on behalf of a well-established and growing arboriculture contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced climber to join a professional team delivering vegetation management services across the South East. Working primarily around high voltage power lines, you'll play a key role in maintaining network resilience while also supporting commercial, site clearance and domestic tree work projects. The role offers excellent earning potential, with opportunities for additional income through emergency standby, out of hours and weekend work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out utility arboriculture and vegetation management work around high voltage power networks
- Undertake tree climbing, pruning, dismantling and felling operations safely and efficiently
- Complete commercial, site clearance and domestic arboricultural projects as required
- Work in accordance with industry, utility and Health & Safety standards
- Maintain equipment, vehicles and work sites to a high standard
- Support emergency call-outs, standby duties and out of hours work when required
The Company:
Our client is a respected arboriculture contractor delivering vegetation management services across the South East. With a strong focus on safety, training and professional development, they offer long term career opportunities, modern equipment and a supportive team environment.
The Candidate:
- At least 1 year's climbing experience within arboriculture
- Hold relevant NPTC qualifications including CS30, CS31, CS38 and CS39, with utility qualifications (UA1/UA2) advantageous or willingness to undertake training
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence, with an HGV licence advantageous but not essential
- Reliable, hardworking and willing to participate in standby, out of hours and weekend work
- Able to successfully complete a pre-employment fitness assessment, drug and alcohol screening and DBS check
The Package:
- Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience
- PAYE or self employed opportunities available
- Overtime, standby and call out payments
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Annual performance reviews and bonus schemes
- Employee referral bonus
- Company events and team building activities
- PPE and uniform provided (PAYE)
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (PAYE)
- Immediate start available
Candidate Requirements:
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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