Utility Arborist Team Leader

Department:
Environmental Solutions Plus

Location:

Newbury

Compensation: £30,000 - £37,440 / year

This role sits within our arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management division Environmental Solutions Plus. ESP has an excellent reputation for the safe and efficient delivery of arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management services. Operating Nationally from our Ledbury headquarters, we work across a number of strategic, long term contracts with leading utility and infrastructure asset owners.

• Lead a team of arborists to deliver a work programme
• Motivate your team to achieve delivery targets
• Understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work within the proximity of power lines
• Work within the compliance standards set by our internal policy and client expectations
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team
• Work with the wider delivery team to ensure work is tracked and completed according to the client’s requirements
• Enjoy working autonomously; always focused on delivering a first-class service with a professional manner

• Utility arboriculture experience
• Hold a valid UK driving licence (B+E an advantage)
• Current DNO authorisation an advantage but not essential
• Utility arb units UA1, UA2.1, UA2.2 & UA2.3
• Chainsaw units: CS30 (201/202), CS31 (203), CS38 (206/306), CS39 (308), CS40 (307) (any in addition to this will be an advantage)

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.