Utility Arborist

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RSK Group is seeking an experienced Utility Arborist to join their team in the Stoke-on-Trent and Telford areas. This is a hands-on, full-time, permanent position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking surveys of trees in proximity to overhead lines, working as part of a team, and demonstrating motivation and drive.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including a great place to work, a competitive salary, company pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake surveys of trees with proximity to overhead lines.
• Work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate motivation and drive.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Person Specification

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Broad tree identification and characteristics knowledge.
• First Aid Certification.
• UA: 301, 401 & 402.
• Excellent map reading skills.
• Familiar with Word and Excel programmes and able to operate software systems on Tablet hardware in the field.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commit to own personal development, training, and learning new skills.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications.
• Practical experience of Overhead Line Vegetation Clearance Lines works up to and including 132KV.
• NRSWA certification.
• Lantra based Professional tree inspection certificate.
• Manual Handling Certification.

Salary and Benefits

• £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Life assurance.
• A flexible benefits programme.

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More detailed job description attached.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

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