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Utility Arb Solutions (UAS) Ltd offer Arboricultural and vegetation management services to commercial and domestic clients throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, we welcome applicants for the roles listed below in the North West of England. Immediate start - Groundsman (Scottish Power – Wirral district) Essential – Driving licence, first aid, NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, Wood chipper and SPEN authorisation - Desirable – PA1/PA6, driving licence (B+E) and manual handling. Immediate start – Climbing Arborist - (Scottish Power – Wirral district) Essential – Driving licence, first aid, NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, CS40 and SPEN authorisation - Desirable – CS41, PA1/PA6, driving licence (B+E) and manual handling. Immediate start – UA5 surveyor - (Scottish Power – Wirral district) Excellent rates and benefits including, child care voucher scheme, ride to work scheme, 22 days Holiday (plus 8 Bank Hols), potential use of company pool vehicle to travel to and from site, and continued professional development (CPD) Please email [email protected] or call the office on 01270 667123 (option 1) to discuss rates/salary

Still looking for a couple more guys or girls for these full tim roles.

About the Company Utility Arb Solutions (UAS) Ltd offer Arboricultural and vegetation management services to commercial and domestic clients throughout the UK. About the job Works are based in the Bushey/Watford, and Hemel Hempstead areas, and are ongoing. All aspects of professional tree works operations. Applicants will be required to cover weekend possession shifts in addition to mid-week works, you may be required to stay away as work sites migrate, NWR Xmas bonus shifts available. Accommodation and meals paid for if required. PTS sponsorship/Sub-sponsorship, and OLEC 1 training is available for all successful candidates. All company PPE will be provided. All applicants may have responsibility of driving company pool vehicles so driving licence is essential. Excellent rates with potential PAYE T&C’s for the right candidates. PAYE benefits include, child care voucher scheme, ride to work scheme, sick pay after 6 months, 22 days (plus 8 Bank Hols), tool allowance payment, potential use of company pool vehicle to travel to and from site, and continued professional development (CPD). Please email [email protected] to discuss rates/salary. Preferred Skills Immediate start - Arborist - (Rail – Watford/Bushey, and Hemel Hempstead areas) Essential - – Driving licence, first aid, NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, CS40, PTS (AC/DCCR), OLEC 1 - Desirable – CS41, PA1/PA6, driving licence (B+E)

Rail Supervisors & Climbing Arborists UAS Ltd are Network Rail framework contractors and undertake utility specific tree works on a number of large long term infrastructure projects in the UK. Due to recent contract awards we require two Rail Supervisors and a number of climbing arborists to join our teams on rail de-vegetation projects. This role will suit a time served utility arborists who is qualified and experienced in all aspects of utility/arboricultural works sites. The purpose of the role is to supervise rail tree teams, gain 3rd party consent for tree works, complete all daily risk assessments and daily check sheets, communicate with Operations Manager, ensure the H&S standards are achieved by all staff & Sub-contractors, ensure company equipment is maintained, manage daily logistics and deliver on site tool box talks. Initially you will be working in the Stafford area with a view to move to the next phase of the project which will be in the North West. Some mid-week nights and weekend shifts will form part of your working week. The candidate will also be required to work away from home from time to time on projects. Please note that due to the safety critical nature of this role no physical works are undertaken by the Rail Supervisor. You must be able to complete site documentation and communicate your operational experience in tree works to staff in order to achieve the safest yet most productive method of work. Candidates should ideally hold: • CS30, 31, 38, 39, 40, PA1/PA6 • UA1, UA2.1 UA2.2 UA2.3, PTS, OLEC1, ICI • A current first aid certificate • Full driving licence • Street works, MEWP & manual handling certification would be desirable The successful Candidate will be provided with a commercial company vehicle, company fuel card, 22 days’ holiday, full sick pay after 6 months, full PPE, and a salary range of between £26,000 - £30,000 per annum dependant on experience. We are also looking for additional PAYE climbing arborists to join this project. Candidates will receive 22 days’ holiday, full sick pay after 6 months, full PPE, Tool loan payment and a salary range of between £21,000 - £25,000 per annum dependant on experience. Applicants for climbing roles should ideally hold CS 30, 31, 38, 39, PTS, OLEC1, ICI, & current first aid certificate. Further training and development will be offered to staff members within UAS Ltd. Please send your current CV and covering letter to [email protected] Informal interviews will be held in 2 weeks at our head office in Crewe. Remote interviews via Skype may be possible for candidates looking to re-locate but we are looking to employ the successful candidates fairly quickly.

Hi all, Can anyone point me in the right direction for tip sites near Blackburn/Accrington? Got chip and log for the next 3-4 weeks. Mixed hardwood and conifer.

Utility Arb Solutions (UAS) Ltd offer Arboricultural and vegetation management services to commercial and domestic clients throughout the UK. Due to continued growth we welcome applicants for the roles listed below. Groundsman (Utility – Stoke/Stafford) - Essential - NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, UA1, UA2.1, UA2.2 – Desirable – WPD authorisation, PA1/PA6 Groundsman (Rail – Stoke/Stafford) - Essential - NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, PTS - Desirable – PA1/PA6 Arborist - (Utility – Stoke/Stafford) – Essential - NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, CS40, UA1, UA2.1, UA2.2, UA2.3, driving licence (B+E) – Desirable – WPD authorisation, PA1/PA6 Arborist - Crew leader (Rail – Stoke/Stafford) - – Essential - NPTC CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, CS40, PTS, driving licence (B+E) - Desirable – PA1/PA6 Works are based in Stoke/Stafford with some possibility of staying away from home as required by our clients. Client may roster night shifts for these ongoing works. Although desirable, First Aid, chipper, PTS, CSCS, NPTC UA1 and NPTC UA2.1, UA2.2 & UA2.3 are not essential as full training can be provided for successful candidates. PTS sponsorship is available for all successful candidates with scope for weekend works on rail contracts. Salary/benefits for all posts is dependent on qualifications and experience and would be discussed at interview with candidates. To apply please email your CV to; [email protected]

Due to continued growth UAS Ltd are looking for x 2 gangs of 3 rail arborists to work from our Rugby Depot. We require x 2 lead climbers, x 2 second climbers and x 2 groundsmen. These works commence on rail week 21/22 (8th/15th Aug) and will be ongoing. Applicants should have all relevant NPTC and ideally already hold a valid PTS card. However we may sponsor applicants without a current PTS. Competitive rates and conditions for the right teams with all PPE supplied. PAYE only, with scope for overtime most weekends. Please send your CV to [email protected]

No need! I see lantra and NPTC dont have the same numbers/codes.

Do u still need a firm to back the PTS?

Folks, Justin has asked if I will post the details on Johns service for those who wish to attend. Johns funeral will be held @ Springwood Crematorium, Garston, Liverpool, L25 7UN on Friday 2nd March (11:30). RIP John and thoughts to his family at this hard time.

Hi Monkey, I work on the SPEN contract and wondered if you got yr chipper back.

Bonjour Paul...

Sounds comparative to an acorn tree surgery (midlands firm) enterprise a few yrs ago. Margins were minimal for teams but I guess if the order book is lacking..

My lass works for a company that supplies lone work emergency systems. I think they call it code 5! It is on your phone or a stand alone pocket device. I know lots of councils, utility and larger arb groups use them. Lone Worker Protection – Lone Worker Safety Alarms & Security Systems Good luck James

Does anyone know where this can be got? It might have been a BBC doc called; Year in the life of an Oak Tree Had a look on web thingy with no result! Any help would be cool!

Is Tom still with you John?

Max send me some site specific details! Who you spoke with and a post code so I can see if its in my patch! Its not on my desk so can only asume its with another! All S/Ds have a min 2 week turn around but if its Lv its a simple gig! Let me know and I will help!

Woof ya al! So all that has been said is good and true! Except for Tom who was being a bit silly as highlighted by others!! This sounds like a classic 3rd party S/D depending on the circuit issue date to contractors etc etc! Where’s your site?? This may be one of my Circuits! If so all I need is a risk assessment, method statement and I can plan an outage for you! Following a site meeting! Pm me Max and I may be able to get it sorted for you! Stay safe out there!!

Hi BTS, I've had a quick chat with an engineer and got the following info; From a Scottish Power view a Feeder is a substation which has multiple lines leaving it. Line codes are not a term used up here but we use line numbers or ENID numbers which are given to every line/pole or other equipment on the network. Hopefully someone from down south can help with the exact meaning from a DNO point of view. Hope this helps!

Folks, From what I understand speaking to contacts is they had a permit to section the Poplar but it was clear felled. A winch was put onto the Pop but it got hung-up in a Larch. A winch was then put in the Larch! I presume the method was then to fell the Larch and the hung up Pop and have them both down in one. The Larch failed near or above the winch point and hit this poor chap! Like many other folks have said it’s a stark reminder of the dangers we all face on a day to day basis. Thoughts go out to his friends & family! Lets hope we all get home safe to see our loved ones!

Erm bloody spell check! Lol This I put this together on a Fri afternoon! I know excuses, excuses! Btw you will get Sundays off as well I promise.

Arboricultural Surveyor/Consultant with minimum level 3 qualifications in arboriculture or closely related subject required by West Midlands based practice. Although based in this area employees will be expected to travel throughout the UK. Experience in species identification, pathogen identification, mechanical/structural fault identification, report writing and GIS/AutoCAD is essential, although training may be given to the right candidate. Local Authority survey experience and BS 5837 Trees in Relation to Construction (2005) survey experience is desirable. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to join a well established consultancy practice utilising all modern decay detection equipment and survey equipment. You will require a full valid UK driving licence as a company pool vehicle will be made available to the successful applicant. Wage dependant on experience, 20 days holyday plus bank holidays, career development programme including CPD seminars. Formal CV with covering letter emailed to; [email protected] Cheers

Ed is right Vol will depend upon MC and species of timber. However you can use the FC blue book 39 (Forest Mensuration) to measure the volume of the load prior to it being loaded or estimate the basic density/moisture content and green density using formula therein. You may also consider the measurement of stacked timber but I assume it’s already on the wagon! This method allows for air pockets within the timber stack but will not allow for MC lost at roadside. If you require a more precise weight/vol estimation values of coefficient variation should be used. A cubic meter of timber (species specific) can weigh anywhere between 300kg-100kg . Lets take the mean of those two figures at 650kg - This equates to approximately 1.84 cubic meters. Assuming your timber wagon has a capacity of 25 tons a rough guess would be you can expect 46 Cubic meters of timber. Again this is species specific and depends on the variants listed above. Softwood would be much lighter and thus have a reduced result. If I was you I would save all the hassle and instruct a timber wagon with weighing facilities then do the basic maths to get a ball park cubic meter figure.