At Avove Utilities, we’re proud to partner with the NorthernPower Grid (NPG) on essential infrastructure projects that power homes and businesses across the UK. Our work supports the upgrade and maintenance of the national electricity network, ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable energy delivery.
We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you’re looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance.
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.
Qualifications Required…
- Desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23: Chainsaw Maintenance, Small Tree Felling, Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness. 0020-61: Woodchipper
- Further desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Medium & Large Tree Felling, Individual & Multiple Windblown, Chainsaw from a MEWP & 0038-35 MEWP Working. 301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge,
- Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid Typical Utility Arb NPTC Progression Training upon Recruitment 302 to 305: Tree Species Recognition, Ground & Aeriel Pruning, Assisted Fell and Pole Top Rescue
What’s In It For You…
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Operational Vehicle & Fuel Card
- Overtime & Call Out Payments
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance/Cover
- Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- 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 Avove...
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long‑term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high‑quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
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Arborist - Power in North East employer: Avove Utilities
At Avove, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our employees can thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact in the infrastructure sector. Located in Warrington, our hybrid work policy allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to vital water and wastewater projects.
