The Vacancy
BTS Group, a member of
RSK Group Ltd, is currently seeking applications from experienced
Utility Tree Surveyors to join the team in the Stoke-on-Trent and Telford areas. This will be a hands on
full time, permanent position.
Applications are welcome from self-motivated individuals who are interested in making a positive contribution by undertaking surveys of trees within proximity to overhead lines.
We value the contribution people make to our success and in return we offer a competitive benefits package including: a great place to work whilst earning a competitive salary, company pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement (plus birthday).
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake surveys of trees withing proximity to overhead lines.
- Work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate motivation and drive.
- To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Broad tree identification and characteristics knowledge
- First Aid Certification
- UA: 301, 401 & 402
- Excellent map reading skills
- Familiar with Word and Excel programmes and able to operate software systems on Tablet hardware in the field
- Strong Communication skills
- Negotiating skills
- Able to work using own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- To commit to own personal development, training and learning new skills to carry out all required duties
Desirable - Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications
- Practical experience of Overhead Line Vegetation Clearance Lines works up to and including 132KV, with knowledge of:
- All aspects of vegetation clearance
- Relevant codes of practice
- NRSWA certification
- Lantra based Professional tree inspection certificate.
- Manual Handling Certification
Salary and Benefits:
- £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Life assurance.
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.
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More Detailed Job Description Attached
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
We are a niche and specialised tree surgeon company. bts Group is known as a leading tree and vegetation management business that provides arboricultural support for major UK utility companies by maintaining vegetation and trees to legislation-driven standards. Our business also supplies commercial vegetation management and tree surgery to public and private customers, including councils, private estates, construction firms, and homeowners.
By forging ties with the RSK Group we have increased our technical capabilities and geographical reach in addition to sourcing more bespoke services from multiple RSK companies. Our range of technical services includes utility arboriculture, tree surgery and vegetation management, and machinery letting.
bts Group is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
