As our Works Manager, you will join our Rail Arboriculture team – operating on rail sites throughout the Anglia region.
As our Works Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Ensuring client expectations are met and site reporting/KPIs are delivered in a timely fashion
• Ensuring Rail Arb construction operations and materials follow project requirements and approved Network Rail standards
• Producing/ensuring Safe Work Packs are adequate for appropriate work activities
• Undertaking client facing meetings in conjunction with, or in place of assigned Project Manager
• Controlling the project schedule, ensuring that effective corrective actions are taken
• Supervising the Rail Arb teams’ Site Supervisor/PICs to ensure key responsibilities and duties are completed
• Ensuring appropriate labour resources are identified and present on the project when required
• Ensure appropriate plant resources are identified and are present and deployed correctly on the project when required
• Contribute to the control of individual site/contract budgets minimising waste and maximising labour outputs.
• Undertake site audits/Health and Safety tours in conjunction with the Project Manager
To be successful as our Works Manager, we would ideally like you to have the following:
· Relevant experience in multiple rail and vegetation management activities
· Skill in rail vegetation clearance, with experience climbing and/or mechanised arboriculture
· PTS
· COSS
· SMSTS
· CSCS
· IOSH/NEBOSH
What else are we looking for?
· You will be confident working with various tools and possess a good working knowledge of health and safety practices
· You will take pride in your work, completing tasks to a high standard – self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
· A natural ability to build good working relationships with clients and colleagues
· Methodical approach to problem-solving with excellent attention to detail
The role can be physically demanding and can involve working at height. You will be required to work outside, so you must be happy to work in all that the British weather has to offer.
What can you expect from us?
· Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
· Company vehicle & fuel card
· Annual bonus (based on company performance)
· Company pension scheme
· Training opportunities and support with personal/professional development
· Employee Assistance Programme – to support mental/physical health and provide legal/financial advice if required
· Access to online GP service for you/your family 24/7
· Rewards & discounts for retail/leisure & more
· Regular social events like our Summer Family Day & The COOMBESmas (Christmas) party
· Length of service awards to celebrate significant milestones
· Opportunities to support COOMBES Social Value objectives (community volunteering/fundraising, etc.)
COOMBES UK are a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor, with over 20 years’ experience and expertise in the Forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation, and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.
COOMBES play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.
Following recent, significant growth, we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the UK. We have a strong record of achievement and are committed to meeting the growing demands for safe and efficient delivery.
A family-run SME, we believe in working collaboratively and operating as one team. Our success is only achieved through the hard work, dedication and skill of our people. Operating with transparency and integrity in all that we do, we take responsibility for our actions, empowering and supporting each other to be the best, most authentic version of ourselves consistently.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities, whilst ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect.
Even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have all the experience listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the ideal candidate for this role, or suitable for future vacancies. We are always keen to speak with talented individuals with an interest in joining us here at COOMBES and look forward to hearing from you soon.
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