Utility Arborist / Utility Tree Surgeon (UA Qualified)

📍 Locations: Polegate, East Sussex OR Maidstone, Kent

💷 Pay: £121 - £130 per day (DOE)

⏰ Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm (9.5-hour day)

Overtime Available

✅ 1.5x Pay - Evenings & Saturdays

✅ 2x Pay - Sundays

Essential Qualifications

Arboriculture Qualifications

✔ CS30 - Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting

✔ CS31 - Fell & Process Small Trees

✔ Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue (CS38 Equivalent)

✔ CS39 - Chainsaw from Rope & Harness

✔ CS40 - Pruning Operations

Utility Arboriculture Qualifications

✔ UA1 - Basic Electrical Knowledge & Tree Work Awareness

✔ UA2.1 - Pruning Trees Near Live Power Lines

✔ UA2.2 - Tree Felling Near Power Lines

✔ UA2.3 - Aerial Tree Work Near Power Lines

Desirable

⭐ UA5 - Utility Arboriculture Emergency Tree Work

⭐ Full UK Driving Licence

⭐ Additional climbing, MEWP or forestry qualifications

Join a Growing Utility Arboriculture Team

We are looking for experienced Utility Arborists / Utility Tree Surgeons to join established teams in Polegate or Maidstone.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified utility arborists seeking:

• Long-term, stable work
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression within utility arboriculture
• A strong safety-first culture

Working on behalf of utility network clients, you'll carry out tree surgery and vegetation management near overhead power lines, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Tree Surgery & Vegetation Management

• Tree felling, dismantling, pruning and clearance works
• Aerial tree work using ropes and harnesses
• Utility arboriculture operations near overhead power lines
• Safe operation and maintenance of chainsaws, climbing equipment and associated machinery

Health & Safety

• Complete daily risk assessments
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures
• Identify and report hazards, near misses and safety concerns
• Ensure sites are correctly signed, barriered and safe for the public

Equipment & Compliance

• Carry out daily equipment inspections
• Complete routine maintenance checks
• Record site activities and compliance information using Procore
• Report defects and operational issues promptly

Team Working

• Work closely with Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Support less experienced operatives where required
• Contribute positively to a professional and safety-conscious working environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous utility arboriculture experience
• Strong understanding of safe working practices around overhead power networks
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Flexible approach to overtime and weekend working
• Reliable, professional and safety focused
• Strong team-working attitude

What We Offer

✅ Competitive daily rates

✅ Enhanced overtime rates

✅ Ongoing training and professional development

✅ Long-term career opportunities

✅ Supportive management team

✅ Established workload with a growing business

✅ Strong safety culture

Apply Today

If you are a qualified Utility Arborist, Utility Tree Surgeon, Climber Arborist or Utility Arboriculture Operative and hold the required UA and NPTC qualifications, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now to join a professional team delivering essential vegetation management and powerline clearance services across the South East.