Utility Arborist Team Manager

Base Location: Oxford, Andover, Swindon, Melksham

Salary: £45,452 - £54,311 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite

You will

• Be responsible for delivering a programme of work, utilising internal Surveyors and Utility Arborists, on time and below budget. 
• Manage a large team of internal staff, ensuring they have the tools, training, and PPE to carry out the work safely.
• Carry out safety engagements with staff to maintain an excellent safety culture, briefing them on safety incidents and alerts.
• Work within a management team to drive innovation and new ways of working, enabling staff to work as efficiently as possible.
• Provide customers with a high level of customer service, resolving any complaints and negotiating work on vegetation near the distribution network.

You have

• Previous experience in the Arboriculture and/or Power Distribution industries preferred.
• High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and plan work efficiently within a large geographical area.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members to perform at their best.
• Great communication and presentation skills dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

You will be expected to work away from home occasionally, due to the travel requirement within this job, a full and current UK driving licence is required.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. 

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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