Utility Arborist

*Job Description:*

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VMS is currently recruiting experienced Utility Arborists to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure long-term stable work delivering high-quality vegetation management.
*Key Duties:*
* Tree climbing, aerial pruning, and rigging operations
* Safe tree felling, dismantling, and vegetation clearance
* Operate chainsaws, MEWPs, and other tools in line with PUWER & LOLER
* Adhere to health and safety guidelines and complete POWRA & RAMS
* Collaborate with site managers, site supervisors, and contractors
* Identify tree species and assess growth patterns and risks
*Required Experience:*
* Previous work in utility arboriculture or near power lines
* Excellent knowledge of arboricultural safety standards
* Ability to work as part of a small, skilled team
* Physically fit and confident working at height
* Full UK Driving Licence required
Essential Qualifications: (Must be refreshed within the last 5 years)
* UA301 – UA305
* CS30 – CS41
* MEWP / IPAF Certificate (Essential for UKPN projects)
* Chainsaw Use from MEWP
* Forestry First Aid (+F)
* Manual Handling & Woodchipper
*About VMS*
Our drive and focus is working with our clients, bringing solutions to the table and always delivering on our promises.
Our culture demonstrates complete passion towards the work that we carry out. We have developed a highly skilled and experienced workforce designed to provide the quality of service our clients expect, whilst adopting best practice safety processes.
We specialise, where others fear to go; delivering our services within the rail sector, in and around water, as well as more conventional public, highways and commercial spaces.
We have a huge focus on health, safety, quality and environmental standards, to ensure we protect our workforce safety, whilst being environmentally responsible and sustainable. xwzovoh
As part of our commitment to our team, we provide a competitive salary and *29 days holiday per year, 33 from April 2026*. Join us in nurturing our green spaces while contributing positively to the environment!
We are proud to share with you our accreditations and certificates which can be accessed here:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £33,800.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Utility Arborist