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Utility Arborist(s) Wanted in the North East and West About the job: Are you a skilled Utility Arborist looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Come and join our Growing Team as a Utility Arborist in North Yorkshire Responsibilities: • Carryout utility arboriculture work, ensuring safe and efficient clearance around power lines and other infrastructure. • Carryout tree pruning, removals, and vegetation management in compliance with industry standards. • Work as part of a team and adhere to safety protocols. • Operate specialised equipment for efficient tree work. Required: • Relevant qualifications and certifications in utility arboriculture. • Proven experience in utility arboriculture operations. • Strong knowledge of safety procedures and industry regulations. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. • Full UK driving license. Benefits: • Competitive salary up to £32k, • Exciting opportunities for career development and training. • Comprehensive benefits package. • Regular team social gatherings If you're passion is about arboriculture, safety, and working as part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Sub Contractor opportunities available To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] www.pls-group.co.uk

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

Hey guys and gals, Just started up another company and looking for continued contract work with larger organisations within the utility ARB sector. I have two guys working for me both of which possess all of their UA tickets and climbing certificates. Ground Control have approached me, I just want your opinions, have any if you worked for them previously? If so what are they like? Be honest..

The bts group are currently seeking to recruit a Second climber, for utility works in Stoke on Trent and the surrounding areas. Bts encourage applications from self-motivated individuals who are interested in making a positive contribution to the business, pay is linked to performance. The company prides itself on providing it's staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. We value the contribution people make to our success and in return we offer a competitive benefits package including: a great place to work whilst earning a competitive salary, company pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement (plus birthday). If you are interested in the role, please submit your CV for consideration to [email protected] alternatively for an informal chat please call Nicola Barnes on 07917 542137.

Hello, does anybody have any Utility arb literature/ resources they could share with me please? Preferably digital/PDF etc. I have an interview coming up that I could do with having some basic knowledge of UA. Thanks in advance.

Looking for utility arborists in the south east Kent area. experience preferred but not essential

Location East Anglia/ South Essex Contract Type Permanent - Employee Working Days Monday to Friday Working Times Between 07.00pm and 5.00pm Fountains are part of the OCS Group and is one of the UK’s leading providers of facilities management infrastructure and property support services supervising the delivery of forestry and arboriculture services. Working as part of a team, you will undertake vegetation management on an 8 year contract managing vegetation along 400KV overhead Pylon transmission network throughout England and Wales. You will carry out tree surgery and arboricultural maintenance operations at various sites in a safe and compliant manner. Working to contract specifications, agreed schedules and in accordance with company and statutory standards, you will carry out a range of duties ensuring day-to-day problems are dealt with and problems solved. All training, PPE, Climbing equipment, Chainsaws, vehicles and corporate clothing will be provided. To succeed in this role you should have the following: Previous experience in an arboricultural role. Previous experience in the safe operation of a broad range of powered machinery. FISA (NPTC) Certificates CS30, CS31 CS38 CS 39 and CS40. A full UK driving licence. The ability to work well as part of a small team. These qualities would also also be preferable: PA1 & PA6 Herbicide spraying Brushwood chipper certification Pole Saw certification First Aid qualification Trailer towing certificate (if applicable) Utility experience and qualifications - e.g., units UA1, UA2.1 UA2.2. About the role: With a firm focus on Customer Service, compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the promotion of safe working practices, you will work within a team of operatives delivering arboricultural services on the 400kv Overhead lines vegetation management contract. The OCS Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of facilities management and property support services. To apply for the role, or for more information, contact me using the details below: MOB: 07738 48 10 76 [email protected] or send me a DM via ArbTalk

Location East Anglia/ South Essex Contract Type Permanent - Employee Working Days Monday to Friday Working Times Between 07.00am and 5.00pm Shift Pattern none Working Hours per Week 40 hours Pay Rate up to £23,000.per annum (depending on experience) Fountains are part of the OCS Group and is one of the UK’s leading providers of facilities management infrastructure and property support services supervising the delivery of forestry and arboriculture services. Working as part of a team, you will undertake vegetation management on an 8 year contract managing vegetation along 400KV overhead Pylon transmission network throughout the South East region of England (Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex) You will carry out tree surgery and arboricultural maintenance operations at various sites in a safe and compliant manner. Working to contract specifications, agreed schedules and in accordance with company and statutory standards, you will carry out a range of duties ensuring day-to-day problems are dealt with and problems solved. All training, PPE, Climbing equipment, Chainsaws, vehicles and corporate clothing will be provided. About the role: With a firm focus on Customer Service, compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the promotion of safe working practices, you will work within a team of operatives delivering arboricultural services on the 400kv Overhead lines vegetation management contract. The OCS Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of facilities management and property support services. To apply for the role, or for more information, contact me using the details below: MOB: 07738 48 10 76 [email protected] or send me a DM via ArbTalk

We are looking for experienced UA's to join our veg teams in the West Midlands covering Telford, Stoke and Shrewsbury. Find out more about the job role on our website :-) Utility arboriculture opportunities | BTS Group

We are recruiting for Utility Arbs across East Anglia. Please contact Gemma Sadler on [email protected] or 01449 724484

We are recruiting Utility Arbs and Surveyors in the Oxford area. Competitive rates of pay, permanent and fixed term contracts available. Please contact Gemma Sadler on 01449 724484 or [email protected]