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Team Leader / Lead Climber (Arboriculture) Location: Fareham Salary: 32,000- 45,000 (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday - Overtime Available A respected arboricultural contractor in the Fareham area is seeking an experienced Team Leader / Lead Climber to oversee arboricultural operations within their expanding team. The company provides professional tree surgery and vegetation management services across utilities, highways, commercial, and public sector contracts - including work with local authorities, housing associations, schools, and private clients. This role will suit a confident and qualified arborist who enjoys leading by example, maintaining high standards in safety, compliance, and team performance. Key Responsibilities Lead and support arboricultural teams on site, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of work. Undertake advanced climbing operations and technical arboricultural tasks. Organise daily tasks, conduct site briefings, and maintain safety documentation. Liaise with supervisors and clients to ensure work meets agreed specifications. Mentor junior team members and promote a positive, professional site culture. Essential Requirements Demonstrable experience in arboriculture, including climbing and utility-based work. Strong leadership and communication skills. Full UK driving licence. SSSTS qualification. CS30/31 (chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, and felling). UA1 (Basic Electrical Knowledge and Awareness) with relevant UA2 units. Proven history of working safely near overhead or underground utilities. Desirable Qualifications CS38/39 or equivalent climbing accreditations. MEWP certification. Emergency First Aid at Work (plus Forestry). Chapter 8 Signing, Lighting, and Guarding. CSCS card and additional chainsaw qualifications. What's on Offer Competitive salary depending on experience ( 30,000- 45,000). Monday-Friday schedule with regular, secure work. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Work within a well-established contractor known for quality and safety. If you're a skilled arborist ready to take the next step into a leadership role - or an experienced Team Leader looking for a fresh challenge - we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Utility Arborist Location: King s Lynn, Norfolk (covering wider East Anglia region) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Vehicle + Equipment Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: Arboriculture / Utilities / Power Networks Job Description: RSS Infrastructure is currently recruiting 4 experienced utility arborists to work in 2-person teams on our UK Power Networks (UKPN) contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a long-term utility contract delivering high-quality vegetation management across King s Lynn and the East Anglia region. 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 supervisors, team members, 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 arboriculturally safety standards Ability to work as part of a small, skilled team Physically fit and confident working at height Full UK driving license required Essential Qualifications: (Must be refreshed within the last 5 years) UA301 UA305 NPTC CS30 CS41 MEWP / IPAF Certificate (Essential for UKPN projects) Chainsaw Use from MEWP Forestry First Aid (+F) Manual Handling & Woodchipper About 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. Link: (url removed)>