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Utility Arborist

King's Lynn
3 weeks ago
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RSS Infrastructure are looking for 4 experienced utility arborists to work as part of two teams of two, delivering vegetation management services on the UK Power Networks (UKPN) contract in the King's Lynn and wider East Anglia region.

We offer competitive pay, performance bonuses, and full provision of equipment, vehicles, and PPE. Ideal candidates will be qualified, safety-conscious, and experienced in utility arboriculture.

Your primary responsibilities will include

Climbing trees to perform removal operations using safe and efficient techniques.
Operating and maintaining arboriculture equipment, such as; climbing equipment, handheld tools, small plant & machinery to comply with PUWER & LOLER regulations.
Safely removing hazardous limbs and trees, ensuring the safety of team members and clients.
Crown lifting, crown reducing, crown dismantling, and other aerial operations. 
Consider occupational and environmental risks to members of the workforce and the public.
Maintain a healthy working relationship with principal contractors and/or contractors, obtaining future work plans to assist growth. 
Solid understanding of current Health & Safety Regulations.
Operate handheld equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with current regulations.
Perform tree removal and vegetation clearance tasks.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of working in and around machinery and active work sites.
Follow project plans and safety guidelines stated within RAMS & POWRA.
Work as part of a team to complete projects and tasks in a timely manner. 
Excellent understanding of tree identification & characteristics. 
Work with industry best practices and deliver excellent standards of work.
Ensuring to assist the site supervisor and colleagues. 

Candidate Profile

Experience working near power lines or within utility arboriculture 
Comfortable working in a small team and following health & safety procedures
Holds all required tickets and refresher training within the last 5 years
Full UK Driving Licence Essential Qualifications (Mandatory):

All certificates must be dated within the last 5 years or have been recently refreshed.

UA301 (Basic Utility Arboriculture Electrical Knowledge)
UA302 (Tree Species ID, Growth Characteristics and Associated Hazards)
UA303 (Ground-Based Pruning)
UA304 (Aerial Pruning)
UA305 (Assisted Felling)
CS30 (Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting)
CS31 (Felling Small Trees)
CS38 (Climbing & Aerial Rescue)
CS39 (Use of Chainsaw from Rope & Harness)
CS40 (Aerial Pruning)
CS41 (Rigging)
Forestry First Aid
Manual Handling
Woodchipper Certificate
MEWP (IPAF – essential for UKPN projects)
Chainsaw use from MEWPAbout RSS Infrastructure

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity.

Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.

The Technical Services division encompasses Civils and Construction, Rail Operations, Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T), and Track Warning Services. Notably, RSSI stands out as the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Services.

The Managed Environments division offers Arboriculture, Ecology Services, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), and Vegetation Management services.

Lastly, the Welding Services division specialises in Rail Welding and boasts an outstanding performance record, with a 99% first-time approval rate for our welds.

RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Cwmbran, Doncaster and Tonbridge.

As an equal opportunities employer, RSSI does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. As a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we strive to create equal opportunities and encourage under-represented groups to apply for roles and join us, visit our parent company website - Work for Us. 

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