Lineside Civils & De-Vegetation Operatives

Randstad Cpe London; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PPE provided

PAYE contract options

Flexible shift patterns

Career progression

Job summary

Vital Human Resources is recruiting for Lineside Civils & De-Vegetation Operatives to support ongoing rail projects across the UK. This role offers exposure to major rail infrastructure works, vegetation management, and maintenance tasks with flexible patterns and long-term opportunities.

Candidates should have PTS certification and Sentinel card, rail experience, and a full UK driving licence; weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification and Sentinel card.
• Experience in or near rail environments with trackside knowledge.
• Ability to work safely in a rail infrastructure environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work away from home during weekend shifts.
• Full UK driving licence (Desirable) / Preferably own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out lineside civils works including drainage, troughing, cable routes, fencing and general infrastructure maintenance.
• Undertake vegetation clearance and management activities in accordance with project specifications.
• Safely operate vegetation management equipment and small tools.
• Install and maintain trackside access systems where required.
• Work collaboratively with site teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Comply with all rail safety, environmental and operational procedures.

Skills

PTS certification

Sentinel card

Rail experience

Communication

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Weekend availability

Driving licence

Tools

Strimmer

Brush Cutter

Hedge Trimmer

Job description

Lineside Civils & De-Vegetation Operatives

Join a leading Tier 1 rail supplier and be part of delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK.

We are currently recruiting experienced Lineside Civils & De-Vegetation Operatives for ongoing rail projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of rail infrastructure, vegetation management and maintenance projects, with competitive rates, flexible working patterns and long-term opportunities available.

What You'll Receive

• Opportunity to work on major rail infrastructure projects with a Tier 1 contractor
• Long-term and ongoing work opportunities available
• Flexible shift patterns, including days, nights and weekends
• Full PPE provided
• PAYE contract options available (Direct PAYE or Umbrella)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Support from a dedicated recruitment and operations team
• Competitive rates of pay

Essential Experience & Skills

• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification and Sentinel card
• Experience working in or near rail environments with a good understanding of trackside conditions
• Ability to work safely and effectively within a rail infrastructure environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards at all times
• Willingness and ability to work away from home during weekend shifts as required
• Full UK Driving Licence (Desirable) / Preferably own vehicle

Experienced & Skills

• Vegetation management competencies including:
  • Strimmer
  • Brush Cutter
  • Hedge Trimmer
• Experience carrying out basic construction or civil engineering activities
• Experience installing and maintaining access systems including steps, platforms and walkways
• Experience in drainage, troughing and cable route works
• Experience working alongside signalling and telecommunications infrastructure
• Additional rail competencies such as COSS, First Aid or related safety-critical qualifications would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out lineside civils works including drainage, troughing, cable routes, fencing and general infrastructure maintenance
• Undertake vegetation clearance and management activities in accordance with project specifications
• Safely operate vegetation management equipment and small tools
• Install and maintain trackside access systems where required
• Work collaboratively with site teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Comply with all rail safety, environmental and operational procedures

Why Join Us?

We work with some of the UK's leading rail organisations, providing our workforce with access to a wide variety of projects and opportunities. Whether you're looking for regular work, long-term placements or career progression, we can help you find the right role.

Vital Human Resources is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.