Rail COSS Site Supervisor - Arboriculture & Vegetation

Ground Control; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based grounds maintenance company is seeking a hands-on COSS Site Supervisor to oversee rail-based arboriculture projects. The ideal candidate will ensure site safety, manage teams, and maintain high standards of professionalism. Key requirements include COSS certification, strong leadership skills, and experience in rail environments. This position offers career development, a competitive benefits package, and the chance to grow with a dynamic team.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Employee support services

Subsidised gym memberships

Employee recognition scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• COSS (Controller of Site Safety) certification is essential.
• Experience in a rail or arb devegetation environment.
• Strong IT skills for compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams and ensure safety on live rail sites.
• Supervise devegetation and arboriculture activities.
• Manage site documentation and safety checks.

Skills

COSS certification

Experience supervising in a rail or arb devegetation environment

Strong IT skills

Good working knowledge of safety legislation

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

PTS certification

IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS

Job description

A UK-based grounds maintenance company is seeking a hands-on COSS Site Supervisor to oversee rail-based arboriculture projects. The ideal candidate will ensure site safety, manage teams, and maintain high standards of professionalism. Key requirements include COSS certification, strong leadership skills, and experience in rail environments. This position offers career development, a competitive benefits package, and the chance to grow with a dynamic team.