Rail Vegetation Groundsman: Chainsaw & Hedge Specialist

Lanes Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance scheme

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Weekly pay

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Lanes Group seeks an experienced Groundsman to support vegetation management across London rail sites. You will perform vegetation clearance and chainsaw tasks within live rail environments, working as part of a safety-conscious team.

Requires NPTC certifications and a full UK driving licence with few penalty points; sponsorship may be required. Competitive daily rate and weekly pay offered as part of a permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Valid NPTC certifications for chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting.
• Experience in vegetation and tree works within rail or infrastructure.
• Basic Track Awareness and safe systems of work knowledge.
• Sentinel sponsorship may be required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake chainsaw operations, up to 380mm, with maintenance and cross-cutting.
• Carry out vegetation clearance: strimming, hedge cutting and brush cutting.
• Work safely within live rail environments according to risk assessments and rail standards.
• Assist with site set-up, clearance and safe working zones.
• Maintain tools, plant and equipment in safe condition.
• Support Team Leaders and Supervisors to deliver work to programme and quality standards.

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Vegetation clearance

Live rail safety

Teamwork / collaboration

Full UK driving licence

Risk assessments / rail standards

Education

NPTC – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting

NPTC – Felling Small Trees up to 380mm

Hedge Trimmer certification

Tools

Hedge Trimmer (long-arm)

Brushcutter / Strimmer

Chainsaw Pole Pruner

Job description

Lanes Group seeks an experienced Groundsman to support vegetation management across London rail sites. You will perform vegetation clearance and chainsaw tasks within live rail environments, working as part of a safety-conscious team.

Requires NPTC certifications and a full UK driving licence with few penalty points; sponsorship may be required. Competitive daily rate and weekly pay offered as part of a permanent, full-time role.