Arborist Team Leader

COOMBES Group; Petersfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Arborist Team Leader to join their Rail Arboriculture team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of vegetation clearance projects across the South East. The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications such as COSS and PTS, along with a passion for delivering excellent service. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a team-oriented setting and enjoy working outdoors, regardless of the weather. Join a company that values integrity and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in the rail industry.

Benefits

Company vehicle & fuel card

Company Pension scheme

Performance related annual bonus

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 online GP service

Rewards & vouchers

Community volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Arborist Team Leader with COSS competency is essential.
• Strong communication skills and industry knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members to achieve high-quality work.
• Ensure safe removal and clearance of vegetation along rail lines.

Skills

COSS

Personal Track Safety (PTS)

Chainsaw (CS30)

Fell and Process Small Trees (CS31)

Aerial Rescue

Use of Chainsaw from Rope & Harness

Brush Cutter/Strimmer

Chipper

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Title: Arborist Team Leader

Location: Petersfield/Hampshire & surrounding

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

COOMBES plays a key role in the rail industry. Working collaboratively across our five divisions – Arboriculture, Civils, Environment, Forestry and Plant - our teams are able to fully assess our clients’ requirements, apply our specialist knowledge accordingly and using our own OTP and machinery to create a cost-effective, practical solution.

COOMBES has seen recent significant growth and we are proud to be a Principal Contractor working with the SID partnership and Network Rail. We are looking for a new Works Supervisor to support the safe, efficient delivery of Rail Arboriculture projects across the Midlands and help us provide a service that is second to none.

COOMBES is a family-run SME, where we value integrity, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and working together as one team to give our clients the best possible service. We are passionate about supporting the professional development of our colleagues and providing a working environment where you can truly be yourself.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to us – we’d love to hear from you.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Arborist Team Leader with COSS to join our growing Rail Arboriculture team operating on rail sites around the South East.

Delivering excellent services to our client is what we are about at COOMBES and we are looking for people who take pride in their work and complete tasks to a high standard. You will be a skilled Arborist able to ensure the safe removal and clearance of vegetation and trees along the rail lineside estate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working as the Team Leader, you will have the experience and knowledge to support, mentor, and develop team members to achieve their best work. In this Safety Critical Position, holding a COSS competency is essential to ensure all works are completed safely and to plan. Strong communication skills, industry knowledge, and a calm pragmatic approach are essential. You will have recent experience working as an operative in vegetation clearance within a railway environment.

About you:

A skilled climber, you will ideally have/be willing to obtain the following:

Essential:

• Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• COSS
• Chainsaw (CS30)
• Fell and Process Small Trees (CS31)
• Aerial Rescue
• Use of Chainsaw from Rope & Harness
• Brush Cutter/Strimmer
• Chipper

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Desirable:

• CS32, CS34/35
• Rope Access
• MEWP/CS37

A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided with this role – therefore a full UK Driving License is an essential requirement. A self-motivated team member, you will work both independently and as part of a team. Field-based for the majority of your time, you must be happy to work in all that the British weather has to offer!

Benefits:

• Competitive, fair pay
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Company Pension scheme
• Performance related annual bonus
• Training opportunities for personal and professional development
• Employee Assistance programme providing mental health, physical health, legal and financial support
• Access to 24/7 online GP service for you and your family
• Rewards & vouchers for restaurants, shopping days out and more
• Opportunity to support our Social Value objectives with community volunteering and fundraising

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Tree Care Supervisor, Lead Arborist, Tree Maintenance Foreman, Tree Operations Manager, Senior Tree Specialist, and Arboriculture Crew Leader may also be considered.