Groundsman

Lanes Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,949 - 26,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Life Assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Job summary

A leading rail maintenance services provider is seeking an experienced Groundsman to support vegetation management works across London. You will perform chainsaw operations, vegetation clearance, and work within live rail environments adhering to safety standards. Essential qualifications include Sentinel certification and NPTC chainsaw qualifications. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting from £125 a day, with additional benefits like weekly pay and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Valid Sentinel certification is required.
• Experience in vegetation and tree works within a rail environment is essential.
• Understanding safe systems of work is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake chainsaw operations for small trees.
• Execute vegetation clearance including strimming and hedge cutting.
• Work safely within live rail environments according to standards.
• Assist with site setup and maintenance of tools.

Skills

Chainsaw operations

Vegetation clearance

Strong understanding of safe systems of work

Full UK driving licence

Education

Sentinel certification

NPTC – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting

NPTC – Felling Small Trees up to 380mm

Tools

Chainsaw

Hedge Trimmer

Brushcutter / Strimmer

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 seeking experienced and safety-conscious Groundsman to support the delivery of vegetation management works across multiple rail sites throughout London. This role involves working within live rail environments, undertaking vegetation clearance and tree works as part of a skilled and professional team.

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

What we offer

• From £125 a day dependent on experience
• Weekly pay
  
• Life Assurance scheme
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Friendly working environment as part of a growing successful Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake chainsaw operations, including maintenance, cross-cutting, and felling small trees up to 380mm in accordance with NPTC certification
• Carry out vegetation clearance activities, including strimming, hedge cutting, and brush cutting
• Work safely within live rail environments in line with site-specific risk assessments and rail standards
• Assist with site set-up, clearance, and safe working zones
• Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in safe working condition
• Support Team Leaders and Supervisors in delivering work to programme and quality standards

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Sentinel (valid sponsorship required)
• Basic Track Awareness
• NPTC – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
• NPTC – Felling Small Trees up to 380mm
• Hedge Trimmer (including long-arm hedge trimmer)
• Brushcutter / Strimmer
• Chainsaw Pole Pruner
• Proven experience in vegetation and tree works within a rail or infrastructure environment
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work
• Full UK driving licence with no more than three penalty points