Arborist

Lanes Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 22,342 - 29,317; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Life Assurance scheme

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A leading rail maintenance company seeks experienced Tree Climbers to join their team managing vegetation projects. This hands-on role requires tree works in a rail environment, ensuring safety through adherence to strict regulations. Key responsibilities include aerial cutting and vegetation clearance, supported by a dedicated training program for required qualifications. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience, essential safety certifications, and a commitment to maintaining rail safety standards. Competitive pay from £140 a day, with weekly payments and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree works within a rail or similar environment.
• NPTC/LANTRA qualifications must include CS30, CS31, CS38, and CS39.
• Possession of a valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out climbing, aerial cutting, and rigging in line with rail standards.
• Deliver vegetation clearance and tree maintenance safely.
• Complete daily risk assessments and safety briefings.

Skills

Proven experience as a Tree Climber/Arborist

Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental legislation

Ability to operate climbing and chainsaw equipment

Education

NPTC/LANTRA qualifications in chainsaw maintenance and aerial rescue

Full UK Driving Licence

PTS (Personal Track Safety) / Sentinel card

Tools

Chainsaw

Climbing equipment

Woodchipper

Job description

After more than 30 years delivering safe, reliable solutions to the rail sector, we are excited to announce that we have been awarded the Vegetation Maintenance contract for the Transport for London (TfL) network—strengthening our commitment to maintaining a safe and accessible rail environment for millions of passengers.

We are looking for experienced Tree Climbers to join our team working on vegetation management projects, this is a hands‑on role carrying out tree works in a rail environment, requiring safe climbing and rigging techniques as well as strict adherence to railway safety standards.

• Location: Upminister
• Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

What we offer:

• From £140 a day dependent on experience
• Weekly pay
• Life Assurance scheme
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Supportive working environment as part of a growing successful Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out climbing, aerial cutting, rigging, and tree dismantling in line with rail standards.
• Deliver vegetation clearance, tree felling, and maintenance along the railway.
• Work safely within the TfL environment, following all Rule Book and Sentinel requirements.
• Operate and maintain climbing and chainsaw equipment to legal and rail standards.
• Complete daily risk assessments, inspections, and safety briefings.
• Support ground operations, including rope work and timber processing.
• Work flexibly, including nights, weekends, and during rail possessions.

Required Experience & Qualifications

- Proven experience as a Tree Climber/Arborist, ideally within the rail industry.

- NPTC/LANTRA qualifications, including:

• Chainsaw maintenance & cross cutting (CS30/201)
• Felling small trees (CS31/202)
• Aerial tree rescue (CS38/206 & 306)
• Aerial cutting with a chainsaw using free‑fall techniques (CS39/308)

- PTS (Personal Track Safety) / Sentinel card – essential.

- Full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 penalty points).

- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental legislation.

Additional qualifications desirable- if you don’t currently possess these qualifications, we will provide the training.

• MEWP (IPAF)
• Woodchipper
• Brush cutter/strimmer
• First Aid +F (Forestry)