Utility Arborist

We understand that electricity is playing an ever-greater role in all our lives, powering our cars, heating our homes, enabling us to work and stay connected. The way we use electricity will continue to change in ever more exciting ways as we unlock its potential in delivering a low carbon future.

We are currently looking for Arborists who can support our Vegetation Teams in Blackburn with the important job of helping us all stay connected by maintaining our network.

**The role**

As an Arborist you will be responsible for clearing trees adjacent to overhead power lines and sub-stations. Operating chainsaws and chippers, you will be working as part of a great team to ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with codes of practice.

**What are we looking for?**

Experience working within the arb industry
Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Working at height
Hold a full UK driving licence (essential) ideally with B+E (desirable)
Hold NPTC 30, 31, 38, 39 and ideally 40, 41, NPTC UA 1
Hold a LANTRA / NPTC chipper certificate
Utility experience (desirable)

**What are we offering?**

A excellent salary, a colleague bonus scheme, a market leading contribution pension scheme, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to a maximum of 30 days plus a variety of flexible benefits including buying and selling holidays and the opportunity for career development.