Quality and Safety Inspector (Arboriculture)
* 551033
* Closing at: Jan 19 2025 at 23:55 GMT
About the role
Base Location: Reading, Basingstoke or Andover
This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance of our depots listed above.
Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:
- 37 hour working week.
- Up to £6,681 for overtime payments & up to £3,481 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £10,162 extra per year (subject to qualifications)
- Full PPE and tools required for the position.
- Access to a company vehicle.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
We are looking for a Tree Cutting Quality & Safety Inspector (QSI) to join our team.
In this role you will take overall responsibility for inspecting work carried out by our arborists/tree cutters to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.
The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, key responsibilities include the following:
- Project Management with site inspections on completed works.
- Conducting on-site safety audits and data reporting.
- Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions.
- Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.
What do I need?
We're looking for well organised, highly skilled individual who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to make a difference.
Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2
- Safety and Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.
- IT literacy not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.
- Full, clean, manual driving license.
About our Business
powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for '' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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Our Benefits
* Sharesave Scheme
* 34 days of annual leave
* Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
* Interest-free technology loans
* 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
* Private healthcare discounts
* Subsidised gym memberships
* 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
* Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets