Arborist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance scheme

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Weeky pay

Job summary

A rail maintenance company is looking for experienced Tree Climbers to work on vegetation management projects within the Transport for London network. This role requires safe climbing, rigging techniques, and adherence to strict railway safety standards. Essential qualifications include NPTC/LANTRA certifications and a Sentinel card. Successful candidates will perform tree works such as felling and maintenance, working flexibly across various locations, including Hillingdon, with competitive pay and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tree Climber/Arborist, ideally in rail.
• Essential qualifications CS30/201, CS31/202, CS38/206 & 306, CS39/308.
• PTS/Sentinel card required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tree works including climbing and aerial cutting.
• Operate and maintain climbing and chainsaw equipment.
• Complete daily risk assessments and safety briefings.

Skills

Tree climbing

Rigging techniques

Health & Safety legislation

Chainsaw operation

Vegetation management

Education

NPTC/LANTRA qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Chainsaw

MEWP (IPAF)

Woodchipper

Brush cutter

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: Hillingdon
• 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)