Railway Site Supervisor

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

Job summary

An Arboricultural company is seeking an experienced Railway Site Supervisor specializing in Vegetation Management and Fencing. The role involves supervising site-based operatives, ensuring safety standards, and completing activity reports. Candidates should have significant rail experience and qualifications related to arboriculture and fencing. A competitive salary is offered, along with benefits such as a company vehicle and pension.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Company pension

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• COSS / IWA certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of rail experience.
• Minimum 2 years of arboricultural, fencing or herbicidal experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operatives are working safely.
• Complete Daily / Activity reports.
• Conduct site safety inspections / audits.

Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Supervision experience

Ability to Supervise / Manage People

Education

Task based qualifications (NPTC / LANTRA)

Tools

CSCS (LISS / FISS)

Chainsaw / Woodchipper / Brush Cutter

Equipment Competencies: Fencing

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 North West - Manchester, Liverpool & Preston.

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, utilities and construction industry throughout the UK. Supplying plant, equipment and highly experienced operatives (including qualified machine operators, Arboricultural Association approved tree surgeons and AFI accredited fencers) they offer a “one-stop-shop” solution to clients' vegetation, arboriculture, fencing and ecological issues.

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 Wessex.

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 and assisting 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.
• Reporting any inconsistencies or concerns immediately to the Site Manager.
• Ensuring all Accidents / Incidents / Occupational Disease / Close Call / 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 / IWA.
• Rail Experience (minimum 3 years).
• Arboricultural, fencing or herbicidal experience (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 - Signing, Lighting and Guarding.
• Clean driving licence.

Company Benefits:

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

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