Utility Arborists required, North Yorkshire

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PLS Group UK currently have permanent vacancies for Utility Arborists/team leaders working in the North Yorkshire and north east area.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, experienced climber with positive attitude. Utility arb experience is desirable but not essential. Successful candidates will be working on Northern PowerGrid Sites in the North Yorkshire area on sites within an 1-1.5hr drive from our Catterick base.

Essential requirements:

·        Self-motivation and positive attitude

·        Ability to operate electronic devices such as IPAD

·        Full UK driving licence (preferably no penalty points) with 3.5 ton towing provision.

·        NPTC chainsaw and climbing (list in more detail)

·        NPTC manually fed wood chipper

Desirable requirements:

·        NPTC utility arb units, UA1, UA2.1/2/3

·        NPTC operate MEWP

·        NPTC operate chainsaw from MEWP

·        Live line cutting experience (L.V.)

·        CSCS

·        SSSTS

·        IRATA level 1

Training:

Any relevant qualifications are welcome, but any specific training will be provided.

Work location:

PLS Group UK are based near Colburn, Catterick Garrison , North Yorkshire approximately 5 minutes from the A1. All teams usually start and finish in the yard. However, Utility arb operations may work remotely.

There may be the odd time when teams are asked to work away. (Digs and subsistence paid)

Working hours:

7:00AM – 17.00PM Monday to Friday with work available most weekends.

Salary:

Salary between £25,000 and £35,00  per annum plus benefits based on experience and qualifications

Next step/contact information:

PLS Group UK would love to hear from self-motivated individuals with a positive attitude.  Start date will be immediate for the right candidate subject to induction which will include a drugs and alcohol test and any essential training such as CSCs and first aid.

PLS Group are highly experienced in the utility arb field along with general arboricultural work. We are also a training provider for the full range of NPTC arb and UA arb units.  As a company we believe in providing the latest training, equipment and mechanisation (such as MEWPS, large chippers for large scale projects, excavators for brash and timber handling etc.).

We also have a number of other business streams that may interest the prospective candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-faceted, growing company and develop your career on the tools and beyond.

To apply please click contact and provide us with a brief your. Email: [email protected]

For more information about PLS Group UK visit: www.pls-group.co.uk

Alternatively, contact Jason Smith on: 07902 716671