H. W. Martin Fencing and Forestry Limited
Job title: Arborist
Location: Wakefield based with Midlands / National coverage
Salary: Competitive and dependant on experience
Additional benefits: Company Pension, Holiday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life assurance.
Contract Type: Permanent
About H. W. Martin Fencing and Forestry Ltd
As specialists in fencing and vegetation management, we are used to working with leading civil engineering contractors, highway authorities and rail networks. Since 1996, we have concentrated much of our resources on the railway industry and have steadily increased our share of work to the point where we are now the principal fencing contractor on over three quarters of the railway network.
We have also been providing a comprehensive range of vegetation management services and solutions for over 20 years. In recent years, we have introduced a dedicated ecology department and are now able to provide a complete package for ecological and vegetation management that enhances our capability to provide an efficient holistic service.
The Role:
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a highly skilled and motivated team on our vegetation management contracts across the rail network. This will involve the use of chainsaws, climbing operations, chippers, and IRATA operations where needed. The post holder should be familiar with Network Rail's operating procedures and be willing to work under possession arrangements. As part of the team, you will be expected to undertake all clearance operations that may be required, such as felling from ground level, sectional felling, dragging and processing arisings, working under a COSS/Site Warden and within possessions. Work will be undertaken both day and night across the country.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work as a motivated part of a team to undertake all required site clearance duties and forestry tasks, renovation works, and improvement projects to a high standard in line with British standards and Network Rail's standards.
* Meet the set targets for team performance outputs.
* Operate machinery safely and in accordance with Health and Safety executive and Council's Health and Safety at Work policies and risk assessments.
* Ensure the security, correct usage, and care of all machinery, tools, and equipment.
* Suggest improvements and changes in your area of work.
* Complete all required written documentation.
* Hold relevant industry qualifications; 201(CS30), 202(CS31), 301(CS32) as a minimum.
* CSCS/CPCS/NPORS (not essential but an advantage).
* IRATA accredited (not essential but advantageous).
* Possess a full UK driving license, preferably with trailer towing capability up to 3500kg.
* Have knowledge and experience of working on the Network Rail infrastructure.
* Work in a rail environment and follow all safety rules on site.
* Be used to working on and processing trees near Network Rail infrastructure.
* Have experience working within possessions and nighttime work on the Network Rail infrastructure.
* Understand tree inspection, including common tree diseases and faults and their potential impact.
* Be capable of working in an outdoor environment and handling a physically demanding job.
* Understand risk assessment and implement safe working practices.
* Maintain a positive attitude towards Health and Safety, industry guidance, and technical standards.
* Exhibit a strong team-working ethic.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.
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