Railway Site Supervisor

Recruitment Helpline; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Arboricultural company is seeking an experienced Railway Site Supervisor to oversee vegetation management and fencing projects across the UK. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' rail experience and supervisory skills. Responsibilities include ensuring site safety, managing operatives, and completing reports. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £39,000 and comes with benefits such as a company vehicle and pension. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Company pension

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• 3+ years of rail experience required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in arboriculture and fencing.
• COSS / I PoC qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site-based operatives and ensure safety standards.
• Complete daily activity reports and site inspections.
• Communicate with onsite representatives and manage project documents.

Skills

COSS / I PoC

Rail Experience

Arboricultural and fencing experience

Health & Safety Awareness

Supervision experience

Ability to Supervise / Manage People

Education

Task based qualifications (NPTC / LANTRA)

CSCS (LISS / FISS)

Tools

Chainsaw / Woodchipper / Brush Cutter / Plant

Hand tools relevant to task

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Railway Site Supervisor - Vegetation Management and Fencing to join a well-established Arboricultural company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary From £39,000 PA, Depending on Experience.

Location: Covering South East - 'Surrey, Sussex, Wessex, and Kent'.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Weekend availability depending on site & business needs.

About The Company

Founded in 2000, they are a specialist Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Ecology and Fencing contractor.

Based within the Southeast of England they are located only 5 minutes from the major motorway network and with resources strategically located across the whole of the UK, they provide a comprehensive range of services to the rail, highways, and construction industry throughout the UK. Supplying plant, equipment, and highly experienced operatives—including qualified machine operators, Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors, and AFI-accredited fencing operatives—they provide a fully integrated service to address clients' vegetation management, arboriculture, fencing and ecological requirements.

About The Role

Due to an increase in projects, the company are seeking COSS/Site Supervisor(s) to join their teams across the UK.

They have offices in Surrey and Sutton-in-Ashfield, with operations spanning the UK, excluding Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Their primary focus areas include Anglia, Midlands, North West, North East, Surrey, Sussex, and Wesse महिला.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Health & Safety.
• Site-based operatives Health & Safety.
• Site-based operational activities.
• Supervising teams.
• The COSS/PiC will ensure the operatives/subcontractors are working safely; Ensuring operatives/contractors are working safely.
• All staff have correct PPE and report any deficiencies to the Site Manager.
• Ensure work volumes are being achieved to scope / programme.
• Completion of Daily / Activity reports.
• Conducting andilaq with site safety inspections / audits.
• Ensure variations are captured, maximised and clearly defined in line with pricing elements of contract.
• Ensure teams work to standards.
• Delivering of Toolbox Talks.
• विवरण any inconsistencies or concerns immediately to the Site Manager.
• Ensuring all Accidents / Incidents / Occupational Disease / isolates / Near Misses are reported to the Site Manager without delay.
• Ensuring all paperwork for the week ahead is produced and available to teams.
• Contract / project specific document preparation or assisting with the preparation (including WPP, TBS etc.).
• Communicating directly with the client onsite representatives.
• Working with HSQE and the management team to ensure high standards of Health & Safety are maintained.
• Supporting Company and Client derived initiatives.
• Coaching and mentoring new operatives.
• Set a good example to all site-based operatives.
• Co-ordinate site-based activities with Site Manager.

Candidate Requirements

Required

• COSS / I पोख.
• Rail Experience (minimum 3 years).
• Arboricultural, fencing (minimum 2 years).
• Task based qualifications (NPTC / LANTRA).
• Health & Safety Awareness.
• Supervision experience.
• Ability to Supervise / Manage People.
• PTS -AC / DCCR.
• CSCS (LISS / FISS) where appropriate.

Desirable

• Environmental Awareness.
• First Aid - Forestry.
• Equipment Competencies.
• Fencing.
• Chainsaw / Woodchipper / Brush Cutter / Plant.
• CAT / Genny.
• Abrasive Wheel.
• Hand tools relevant to task.
• Chapter 8 ресторы - Signing, Lighting and Guarding.
• Clean driving licence.

Company Benefits

• Company vehicle.
• Company pension.
• Paid volunteer time.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.