Avove

We're looking for a Senior People Partner to join our People and Culture team! Location: North West based with travel to Avove offices required, although applications from other locations will also be considered. Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including enhanced annual leave, a company car or allowance, a discretionary bonus scheme and family-friendly policies designed to support your work-life balance. At Avove, we're looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to join our People & Culture leadership team. This is a strategic role where you'll partner with senior leaders and Executive stakeholders to drive business performance through exceptional people solutions. You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team across People Partnering, People Support and Talent & Attraction, providing expert guidance on organisational change, workforce planning, employee relations, leadership capability, engagement and transformation initiatives. You'll also play a key role in shaping and embedding our People strategy across the business. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across a key business area and lead joined-up people delivery across People Partnering, People Support and Talent & Attraction. Ensure the business receives commercially focused, practical and high-quality people support that enables delivery, capability, growth and an excellent colleague and customer experience. Work with the People Director, the wider P&C SLT and the other Senior People Partner to use insight to shape the wider People strategy, embed the operating model and ensure a consistent approach across the People function. Support future business growth through the successful implementation of the people aspects of M&A, TUPE and integration activity. Own the workforce/resource plan for business areas, working with Talent & Attraction Advisors to ensure fit-for-purpose and cost-effective recruitment strategies are deployed. Own the Learning & Development demand plan for the business area, ensuring capability needs are understood, prioritised and aligned to operational delivery, growth and budget requirements. Manage, coach and develop the People Advisor who supports ER case management estate wide, ensuring case quality, consistency, pace and colleague experience are maintained. Act as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ambassador, actively promoting inclusive leadership, fair decision-making and good practice across the business. Lead on policy and good practice development as agreed. About you Strategic leadership and people management skills. Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations. Ability to influence, challenge and support senior stakeholders. Commercially focused with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to use data and insight to drive action and improve outcomes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading and developing a people team. Experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver people strategies. Experience across employee relations, talent, recruitment and workforce planning. Experience leading organisational change, including TUPE, consultation and integration activity. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment. What's in it for you? 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days Discretionary annual bonus scheme Competitive company pension scheme Life assurance cover Private GP helpline and Health Cash Plan Access to the Avove Discount Scheme, offering savings across a range of retailers and services Family-friendly policies that support work-life balance A flexible range of lifestyle benefits to suit your individual needs Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. At Avove, we're proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Avove is seeking a Senior People Partner to lead the People & Culture leadership team. This role partners with senior executives to drive business performance through people solutions and organisational change. You'll oversee People Partnering, People Support and Talent & Attraction, delivering workforce planning, ER, engagement and transformation initiatives while shaping Avove's people strategy across the business. A strategic leader with strong stakeholder management is essential.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Vegetation Site Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing all on-site vegetation management activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This includes leading site teams, organising daily tasks, managing resources, and maintaining strong communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders. A strong focus on health and safety, environmental compliance, and quality is essential. What will your day look like Ensuring projects are delivered within budget, to programme and safely Ensuring a suitably competent workforce (including subcontractors) is in place to complete all site activities Undertaking site audits and inspections to ensure Health and Safety compliance with relevant legislation Performing quality checks in-line with contract specification Demonstrating excellent stakeholder management; collaborating with customers, clients, local authorities and third parties. Working closely with the Operational Lead. Cultivating open 2-way communication and building trust within the team. Setting SMART objectives, producing KPIs and working to deadlines. Where applicable, making sure machinery and/or traffic management is booked About you Experience working on overhead powerlines and/or in vegetation management The ability to effectively plan and organise staff and machinery around power outages Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage with both internal and external stakeholder A critical and analytical mindset, capable of making sound judgements and decisions A proactive attitude, with the drive to improve processes and overcome challenges Good IT literacy The initiative to work independently while also contributing to team success Experience in coaching or mentoring, with the ability to lead and develop a team What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance. What will your day look like Carrying out vegetation management and tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network Performing aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling in line with safety regulations and utility standards Operating chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and other specialist equipment Maintaining safety and quality standards on every job site Supporting team members and helping develop apprentices/new staff where appropriate Working at height using rope and harness or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to safely perform aerial tree work Qualifications Required Key Mandatory Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23: Chainsaw Maintenance, Small Tree Felling, Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness. 0020-61: Woodchipper Further desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Medium & Large Tree Felling, Individual & Multiple Windblown, Chainsaw from a MEWP & 0038-35 MEWP Working. 301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge, Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid Typical Utility Arb NPTC Progression Training upon Recruitment 302 to 305: Tree Species Recognition, Ground & Aeriel Pruning, Assisted Fell and Pole Top Rescue What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Avove is proud to work in partnership with United Utilities, supporting the delivery of vital water and wastewater services across the Northwest. Through this collaboration, we provide tailored infrastructure and customer service solutions that help ensure resilient, sustainable, and efficient operations. Our teams work closely with United Utilities to enhance customer experience, protect natural resources, and maintain essential services that millions of people rely on every day. As part of this commitment, our Customer Team based in Warrington is looking for a Customer Service Agent to join their growing team. You ll play a key part in managing customer and client enquiries, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and to the highest standard. What will your day look like Be responsible for managing an array of customer and client enquiries via telephone, in person, website and email channels. Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved and maintained to both ex-ternal and internal Customers and Stakeholders through feedback channels, such as sur-veys and WOW Awards. Ensure that all client and customer operational requirements are met in a professional and efficient manner, by managing your time efficiently and prioritising contacts accordingly. Maintain and update customers and company/client information databases and ensure that all issues are recorded thoroughly and escalated appropriately. Take ownership of tasks including resolution of any issues that might arise. Manage the resolution of customer complaints within given timescales and keeping within company KPI s and SLAs. About you Experience of working in a customer service role. Experience of working within the Utilities sector but not essential. Good People Management Skills. Can communicate clearly and professionally both written and verbally. Excellent IT skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) Full Driving Licence Customer Service-related qualification or equivalent Ability to work under pressure, think clearly and act decisively What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance. What will your day look like Carrying out vegetation management and tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network Performing aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling in line with safety regulations and utility standards Operating chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and other specialist equipment Maintaining safety and quality standards on every job site Supporting team members and helping develop apprentices/new staff where appropriate Working at height using rope and harness or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to safely perform aerial tree work Qualifications Required Key Mandatory Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23: Chainsaw Maintenance, Small Tree Felling, Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness. 0020-61: Woodchipper Further desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Medium & Large Tree Felling, Individual & Multiple Windblown, Chainsaw from a MEWP & 0038-35 MEWP Working. 301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge, Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid Typical Utility Arb NPTC Progression Training upon Recruitment 302 to 305: Tree Species Recognition, Ground & Aeriel Pruning, Assisted Fell and Pole Top Rescue What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance. What will your day look like Carrying out vegetation management and tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network Performing aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling in line with safety regulations and utility standards Operating chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and other specialist equipment Maintaining safety and quality standards on every job site Supporting team members and helping develop apprentices/new staff where appropriate Working at height using rope and harness or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to safely perform aerial tree work Qualifications Required Key Mandatory Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23: Chainsaw Maintenance, Small Tree Felling, Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness. 0020-61: Woodchipper Further desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Medium & Large Tree Felling, Individual & Multiple Windblown, Chainsaw from a MEWP & 0038-35 MEWP Working. 301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge, Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid Typical Utility Arb NPTC Progression Training upon Recruitment 302 to 305: Tree Species Recognition, Ground & Aeriel Pruning, Assisted Fell and Pole Top Rescue What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

At Avove Utilities, we re proud to partner with the National Grid (NPG) on essential infrastructure projects that power homes and businesses across the UK. Our work supports the upgrade and maintenance of the national electricity network, ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable energy delivery We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance. What will your day look like Carrying out vegetation management and tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network Performing aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling in line with safety regulations and utility standards Operating chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and other specialist equipment Maintaining safety and quality standards on every job site Supporting team members and helping develop apprentices/new staff where appropriate Working at height using rope and harness or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to safely perform aerial tree work Qualifications Required Key Mandatory Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23: Chainsaw Maintenance, Small Tree Felling, Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness. 0020-61: Woodchipper Further desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Medium & Large Tree Felling, Individual & Multiple Windblown, Chainsaw from a MEWP & 0038-35 MEWP Working. 301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge, Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid Typical Utility Arb NPTC Progression Training upon Recruitment 302 to 305: Tree Species Recognition, Ground & Aeriel Pruning, Assisted Fell and Pole Top Rescue What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborist Team Leader to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance. What will your day look like Managing work programmes to ensure work is issued and carried out to the required standard with minimum risk to employees, sub-contractors and others on site, ensuring safe compliant delivery. Ensuring operational procedures, safe working methods and best environmental practices are followed and fully implemented. Ensuring that work specifications and method statements are fully completed and provided to and your operational teams. Ensuring that your field staff teams understand and implement risk assessments, method statements Setting high standards and workload delivery targets for direct and contract staff in-line with contract and company objectives. Managing client relationships Qualifications Required Key Mandatory Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-20 to 23: Chainsaw Maintenance, Small Tree Felling, Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness. 0020-61: Woodchipper Further desirable Utility Arb NPTC Qualifications 0039-31 to 38: Aerial Pruning & Rigging, Medium & Large Tree Felling, Individual & Multiple Windblown, Chainsaw from a MEWP & 0038-35 MEWP Working. 301 Utility Arb Basic Electrical Knowledge, Emergency First Aid at Work & Forestry First Aid Typical Utility Arb NPTC Progression Training upon Recruitment 302 to 305: Tree Species Recognition, Ground & Aeriel Pruning, Assisted Fell and Pole Top Rescue What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance. What will your day look like Carrying out vegetation management and tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network Performing aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling in line with safety regulations and utility standards Operating chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and other specialist equipment Maintaining safety and quality standards on every job site Supporting team members and helping develop apprentices/new staff where appropriate Working at height using rope and harness or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to safely perform aerial tree work About you NPTC CS33 - Fell Large Trees (>760mm) NPTC CS34 - Process Individual Windblown Trees NPTC CS41 - Undertake Section Felling Operations Tower Earthing NPTC CS39 - Use Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness UA1 Utility Ticket Strong commitment to health & safety A team player with a proactive, positive attitude Full UK driving licence (essential; towing entitlement desirable) What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Operational vehicle provided Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. We are seeking skilled and motivated Arborists to join our professional team. If you're looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project, this is your chance. This role is covering our Dee Valley areas LL14 post code. What will your day look like Carrying out vegetation management and tree works across the Scottish Power Energy network Performing aerial tree pruning, dismantling, and felling in line with safety regulations and utility standards Operating chainsaws, woodchippers, MEWPs and other specialist equipment Maintaining safety and quality standards on every job site Supporting team members and helping develop apprentices/new staff where appropriate Working at height using rope and harness or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) to safely perform aerial tree work About you NPTC CS33 - Fell Large Trees (>760mm) NPTC CS34 - Process Individual Windblown Trees NPTC CS41 - Undertake Section Felling Operations Tower Earthing NPTC CS39 - Use Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness UA1 Utility Ticket Strong commitment to health & safety A team player with a proactive, positive attitude Full UK driving licence (essential; towing entitlement desirable) What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Operational vehicle provided Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

At Avove, we re proud to partner with United Utilities to deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the Northwest. This role will be part of our Commissioning team, supporting non infrastructure projects across Avove. You ll play a key role in turning design intent into operational reality ensuring assets perform safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory and water quality requirements. What will your day look like Developing and implementing commissioning plans, test scripts, sequences and acceptance criteria. Supporting onsite commissioning activities including testing, optimisation, fault finding and performance trials. Applying safe systems of work and commissioning standards in line with Avove s business wide framework. Managing sampling, analysis, data interpretation and evidence collation to demonstrate compliance. Contributing to commissioning documentation including RAMS, ITPs, handover packs and regulatory submissions. Participating in design reviews, HAZOPs, commissioning readiness reviews, FATs and site acceptance activities. Working collaboratively with project managers, designers, operations teams and supply chain partners. About you Degree (or working towards) in Process, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. Water Hygiene certification and relevant site safety qualifications are desirable. Strong grounding or experience in process commissioning within the water, wastewater or wider utilities sector. Good understanding of treatment processes, instrumentation, control systems and water quality requirements. Awareness of the full project lifecycle and the role commissioning plays in successful project outcomes. Well organised, safety focused and able to manage multiple commissioning activities effectively. Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation. What s in it for you 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company Car or Car Allowance Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

The Technical Compliance Engineer will support the delivery of non infrastructure projects on our United Utilities account. In this role, you ll play a key part in ensuring project documentation, asset data and compliance activities are delivered accurately on time and in line with key project milestones. You ll work closely with design, construction, commissioning and project management teams to ensure seamless handover to the client and full compliance with programme requirements. What will your day look like Coordinating closely with internal teams design, construction, project management and commissioning. Managing and expediting project handovers to the client, including scheduling and tracking progress. Monitoring and reporting on documentation status throughout the project lifecycle. Administering drawing and document registers, including processing red line drawings through to As Built. Collating O&M manuals and key project documentation, including uploading to the client s common data environment. Supporting asset registration through data capture, data entry and compliance with client databases. Completing site surveys, asset labelling and tagging. Driving continuous improvement across project processes, systems and documentation workflows. About you CSCS Card, EUSR Skills Card and FE/HE qualification in Engineering or Design (desirable). Knowledge of sewage and water treatment processes, pumping systems and associated equipment. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, technical documentation and engineering drawings. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volume workloads to tight deadlines. Experience of client takeover and handover procedures, ensuring full compliance and traceability. Excellent document control capability, including maintaining traceability and tracking deliverables. Strong IT skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office/Office 365, with an understanding of water industry supply chains and design processes. What s in it for you 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company Car or Car Allowance Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment. As an Arboriculture Surveyor, you ll carry out accurate vegetation surveys across SP Energy Networks (SPEN) sites, identifying tree species, assessing risks near overhead lines and recommending safe, compliant maintenance actions. You ll use your knowledge of tree biology, regulations and safe working practices to deliver thorough, environmentally aware surveys. Your attention to detail and collaborative approach will help support the safe and efficient delivery of SPEN projects. What will your day look like Schedule and attend meetings with customers to assess their tree management requests and provide professional guidance on recommended actions. Respond to all enquiries offering advice and solutions related to arboriculture. Address and resolve any complaints that may arise from surveys, cutting work, or tree maintenance activities, ensuring customer satisfaction. Perform regular surveying maintenance and revisit work to ensure that all tree-related work is in line with safety regulations and customer needs. Conduct surveys in various environments and across multiple voltage levels, ensuring com-pliance with safety standards in utility sectors. Accurately document survey findings, tree conditions, and recommended actions using company systems and software. Ensure all work adheres to relevant safety regulations, best practices, and industry stand-ards. About you A Unit 5 (UA5) qualification in Utility Arboriculture Surveying essential for the role Experience working in the Utilities Industry, particularly in vegetation or arboricultural surveying 301 (Electrical Knowledge) 302 (Tree Species, growth characteristics and associated hazards) 401 (Surveyor Theory) 402 (Surveyor Practical). Proficiency in IT systems, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, for accurate data recording and reporting What s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.