Line Clearance Supervisor

OCS UK & Ireland is a prominent facilities management company employing over 50,000 individuals and generating a turnover exceeding £2 billion. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for colleagues, customers, and communities through its values of Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. They are seeking a Surveyor Permissioner/Consenter to manage vegetation near National Grid's overhead lines, ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should possess qualifications in Arboriculture or Forestry, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and opportunities for professional development. OCS promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within 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 the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values – Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment .
About The Role:
Days of Working: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: 08:00am – 17:00pm
Love the outdoors? Passionate about trees and nature?
Join OCS and become a key player in protecting the UK’s power infrastructure while working in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Surveyor Permissioner/Consenter, you’ll be the vital link between our vegetation management teams and landowners. You’ll:

• Survey and manage vegetation near National Grid’s overhead lines.
• Negotiate access and permissions with landowners and tenants.
• Create clear, actionable work packs for cutting teams.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction are top priorities.
• Occasionally supervise sites and hold a Permit for Work.
• Work independently with full support from your team and manager.

What You’ll Bring:

• A qualification in Arboriculture or Forestry (preferred).
• Experience in arboriculture and safe machinery operation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Utility experience and UA1 & UA5 qualifications (desirable).
• A full UK driving licence.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary: £28,000 – £32,600 (based on experience).
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays.
• Company vehicle, tools, PPE, and corporate clothing.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Generous pension and employee benefits package.

How to Apply:
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.