Lineside Rail Civils & Vegetation Operative

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

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.