Location
Eastleigh, Fareham, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Southampton, Waterlooville, Winchester, Bournemouth

Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Hours may be flexible based on role requirements, averaging 40 hours per week.

Salary
£4 per hour

About the Role
Join a long-standing and well-established major national utility vegetation management contract as an enthusiastic and capable Arborist. You will work within a team focused on customer satisfaction, safety, and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The role promotes safe working practices and requires a professional approach to all tasks. You will be involved in vegetation management activities supporting utility infrastructure, ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

About the Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company employing over 50,000 colleagues with a turnover exceeding £2 billion. We deliver innovative, award-winning services across facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security, and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers, and communities. We operate under our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?
- Award-winning employer ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025
- Access to digital learning through the OCS Academy to build skills and grow your career
- Retail perks with exclusive discounts, rewards, and wellbeing resources
- Opportunities for professional growth with over 600 live learners across UK & Ireland
- Flexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday (contract specific)

How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression, and working with inspirational people, please apply and register your interest. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Experience
Previous experience in arboriculture or forestry, preferably within utility arboriculture or the land-based industry. Experience as a trained and competent climber is required.

About you
You should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and confident in your role. Comfortable working in a small team, you will be a problem solver with effective time management skills and a professional, safety-focused approach to work.

Qualifications
Must hold an Arboriculture or Forestry qualification. High quality training is provided for the right candidate to further develop skills and competence.