Base Location: Inverness, Highlands and Ross-shire.

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 plus:

- 37 hour working week.

- Additional hours managed as time off in lieu or overtime.

- Full PPE and tools required for the position provided.

- Access to a company vehicle.

- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Utility Arborist to join our in-house vegetation management team. Working on a cyclical program to maintain safety compliance and resilience risk near our SSEN Transmission networks.

You will

- Be involved in all aspects of vegetation management around our overhead and underground networks as well as substations and other Transmission assets to ensure utility arboriculture work is completed within a geographical area.

- Work within a highly skilled team responsible for managing trees and vegetation near the transmission network as part of our vegetation management maintenance and resilience programs.

- Understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboriculture work within the proximity of power lines.

- Along with your fellow team members, carry out the requested works safely, efficiently and effectively to meet delivery targets.

- Liaise with both internal and external tree cutting teams to ensure work is completed to a high standard.

You have

- Experience in tree cutting, forestry, arboriculture, or a closely related field. Experience of working with power lines, and tree climbing would be highly advantageous.

- Relevant NPTC certificate units for the use of chainsaws, and a qualification or certificates including NPTC UA would be a bonus, however not essential.

- Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.

- High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.

- Strong communication, customer relationship skills and a commitment to providing a high-level service at all times.

Please note - It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence due to the rural nature of the role and you will have to work away from home occasionally.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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