Arborist

Lanes Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Ltd is seeking experienced Tree Climbers to join our Rail team in Greater London, delivering vegetation management on the TfL network.

This hands-on role requires safe climbing, rigging, and strict adherence to railway safety standards, with responsibilities including nights and rail possessions. Hold NPTC/LANTRA rail qualifications, PTS/Sentinel, and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tree Climber/Arborist, ideally within rail.
• NPTC/LANTRA qualifications CS30/201, CS31/202, CS38/206, CS39/308, PTS/Sentinel card.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental legislation.

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.

Skills

Tree climbing

Arborist

Rail experience

Education

NPTC/LANTRA CS30/201

NPTC/LANTRA CS31/202

NPTC/LANTRA CS38/206

NPTC/LANTRA CS39/308

PTS/Sentinel card

Full UK Driving Licence (≤6 points)

Job description

Lanes Group Ltd is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:
Rail plays a key part in the business that has been providing trusted rail infrastructure services for more than 30 years. Delivering drainage, vegetation and minor civils solutions across the Transport For London network, the team are dedicated to ensuring the safety, reliability, and accessibility of the rail environment for the millions of passengers who rely on it every day.
Purpose of the role:

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.

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.

Key Requirements:

• 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.

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies

• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitmentsEnsure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.