Railway Vegetation Technician – Field Care & Safety

Carlisle Support Services; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate paid monthly

Company Pension Scheme after probation

Health and Wellbeing Plans

Wagestream access

Fizz Benefits discounts

Full induction and ongoing training

Quality kit and uniform

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and Recognition schemes

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is seeking a Vegetation Operative to join a dedicated team delivering rail vegetation services across the London Overground region. You will apply trained methods to cut back, weed, and manage vegetation within safety timeframes, recording work and reporting faults using our systems.

The role requires a full UK manual driving license, IPAF and PASMA where required, and the ability to lift items over 15 kg.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is mandatory.
• Capable of lifting items up to 15 kg.
• IPAF and PASMA licences desirable where required.

Responsibilities

• Work across platforms, bridges, stairs, subways, station entrances and surrounding areas.
• Perform grass strimming, hedge trimming, weed removal, and moss control.
• Record works and report faults using provided software.
• Comply with HSQE and rail safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Driving licence

IPAF

PASMA

Physical fitness

Job description

Carlisle Support Services is seeking a Vegetation Operative to join a dedicated team delivering rail vegetation services across the London Overground region. You will apply trained methods to cut back, weed, and manage vegetation within safety timeframes, recording work and reporting faults using our systems.

The role requires a full UK manual driving license, IPAF and PASMA where required, and the ability to lift items over 15 kg.