Job Description
As our Arborist Team Leader (COSS), you will join our Rail Arboriculture team – operating on rail sites throughout the Midlands and South Yorkshire.
As our Arborist Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
· Interpreting requirements, effectively planning and delivering all elements of railway de-vegetation works
· Completing all works to high and safe standards, adhering to internal procedures and industry standards
· Effectively and safely supervising a small team in de-vegetation works, completing Risk Assessments and Team Briefings
· Operating all plant, tools and equipment necessary to complete work ensuring a high standard of equipment care (i.e. ensure pre-user checks completed, defects escalated and recorded, etc)
· Safe removal/clearance of vegetation as per contract requirements – carrying out accurate tree identification and ensuring work sites are left tidy
· Responding sensitively and appropriately to queries from lineside residents
· Observing and following all applicable safe methods of working, and health, safety and environmental rules/procedures
· Reporting any incidents or Close Calls immediately to the appropriate person
To be successful as our Arborist Team Leader, we would ideally like you to have the f...