Utility Arborist
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Agricultural and fishing trades not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.
A Fantastic Opportunity: Utility Arborist
As an Arborist you will be involved with clearing trees adjacent to overhead power lines and sub stations, operating chainsaws and chippers and maintaining vehicles, plant and equipment. You will be working as part of a great team ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with working practices, codes of practices and risk assessments for the job.
The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
What We’re Looking For
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.
A Fantastic Opportunity: Utility Arborist
As an Arborist you will be involved with clearing trees adjacent to overhead power lines and sub stations, operating chainsaws and chippers and maintaining vehicles, plant and equipment. You will be working as part of a great team ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with working practices, codes of practices and risk assessments for the job.
The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:
We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).
- Experience working with the arb industry, ideally within utilities
- Experience working outdoors in all weather confitions
- Experience working at height
- Hold a full UK driving licence ideally with B+E
- Hold NPTC 30, 31, 38 and 39 and ideally 40, 41 and NPTC UA 1
- Hold a LANTRA / NPTC chipper certificate.
We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.