Utility Arborist - Chargehand

Base Location: Inverness, this role is predominantly field based, however we require your base location to be within commuting distance to one of our SSEN Depots.

Salary: £31,339 - £35,892 + up to £4,319 for overtime payments & up to £3,621 for stand by payments, giving you a potential of £7,940 extra per year + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

We 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:

https://careers.sse.com/arborist-roles

Previous experience in tree cutting, forestry or arboriculture; similar capacity experience is also considered.

- Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification or certificates 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.

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.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.