Rail Fencing Operative & Vegetation Specialist

Lanes Group; Rainham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Ltd is seeking experienced Fencing Operatives to support fencing works across rail sites in London. Working in live rail environments, you will install and maintain fencing systems to client specs and rail standards, with vegetation clearance as needed.

You will demonstrate proven fencing installation experience, hold a UK driving licence, and be comfortable travelling to multiple sites. The role requires attention to safety and adherence to environmental and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fencing installation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across London sites.
• Sponsorship under Sentinel where required.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work.
• Track awareness and safety around live rail sites.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely (chainsaws etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maintain trackside vegetation across the TfL network.
• Carry out vegetation tasks: strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding, litter collection, tree work, stump grinding, wood chipping, and turfing.
• Ensure all work aligns with job sheets and high-quality standards.
• Report issues to Team Leader or Manager.
• Safely operate hand and power tools including chainsaws.
• Complete daily vehicle checks before driving.
• Load, handle and dispose vegetation waste per regs.
• Maintain a safe working environment for the team.
• Travel to multiple rail sites across London.

Skills

Fencing installation

Track awareness

Tool handling

Power tools safety

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Chainsaw operation

Tools

Small hand tools - fencing

Hedge trimmer

Brushcutter / Strimmer

Chainsaw

Pole pruner

NPTC Chainsaw maintenance

NPTC Felling small trees up to 380mm

Safe use of power tools

Job description

Lanes Group Ltd is seeking experienced Fencing Operatives to support fencing works across rail sites in London. Working in live rail environments, you will install and maintain fencing systems to client specs and rail standards, with vegetation clearance as needed.

You will demonstrate proven fencing installation experience, hold a UK driving licence, and be comfortable travelling to multiple sites. The role requires attention to safety and adherence to environmental and quality standards.