Arborist Team Leader—Vegetation & Safety Lead

Manchester Arndale; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a lead maintenance operative for the National Grid Vegetation Management Contract. You will manage vegetation works, operate power tools and ensure safety, quality and time targets.

Join a large facilities management team delivering high standards across site operations, with a focus on risk management, training, and continuous improvement. The role requires certification maintenance, effective supervision, and adherence to environmental practices, budget controls and

Qualifications

• CS30 and CS31 certifications plus First Aid.
• Ideally CS32, CS38–CS41, CS45 and UA1/2.1/5, PA1, PA6AW, B+E.
• Risk Assessment and Environmental Risk Assessment training.

Responsibilities

• Operate power tools and equipment for cutting and maintenance per contract.
• Ensure work specifications, method statements and risk assessments are followed.
• Complete site documentation and safety risk assessments.
• Maintain plant and equipment, including Company vehicles.
• Supervise site activities to meet standards with minimal risk.
• Coordinate with management on method statements and specs.
• Maintain professional conduct and customer-facing courtesy.
• Keep competencies up to date under Line Manager supervision.
• Deliver works per work program, cutting cycle and contract specs.
• Ensure timescales and budgets are respected; report progress.

Skills

CS30

CS31

Chipper

First Aid

CS32

CS38

CS39

CS40

CS41

CS45

UA1

UA2.1

UA5

PA1

PA6AW

B+E

Risk Assessment Training

Environmental Risk Assessment Training

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a lead maintenance operative for the National Grid Vegetation Management Contract. You will manage vegetation works, operate power tools and ensure safety, quality and time targets.

Join a large facilities management team delivering high standards across site operations, with a focus on risk management, training, and continuous improvement. The role requires certification maintenance, effective supervision, and adherence to environmental practices, budget controls and