Vegetation operative

Lanes Group Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Plc is seeking a field operative to maintain trackside vegetation on the TfL network and carry out a range of landscaping tasks. You will work with hand and power tools, ensuring work meets job sheets and safety standards.

The role requires proven vegetation clearance experience, a valid UK driving licence, and a strong focus on teamwork and safety. The position is based in the Greater London area with negotiable salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vegetation clearance or landscaping work.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Reliable with good teamwork and communication skills.
• First Aid at work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trackside vegetation across the TfL network.
• Carry out vegetation tasks such as strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding, litter collection, tree work, stump grinding, wood chipping, and turfing.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with job sheets.
• Take accountability for the quality and accuracy of site works.
• Report issues or concerns to the Team Leader or Manager.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, including chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and brushcutters.
• Complete daily vehicle checks before driving.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and the team.
• Work collaboratively to deliver tasks to schedule.
• Load, handle, and dispose of vegetation waste in line with environmental regulations.
• Report hazards, incidents, or near misses to supervisors.

Skills

Vegetation clearance experience

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork and communication

First Aid at work (desirable)

Tools

Chainsaw

Brushcutter

Strimmer

Hedge trimmer

NPTC/LANTRA certified

Full UK Driving licence

Job description

• Maintain trackside vegetation across the TfL network.
• Carry out vegetation tasks such as strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding, litter collection, tree work, stump grinding, wood chipping, and turfing.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with job sheets.
• Take accountability for the quality and accuracy of site works.
• Report issues or concerns to the Team Leader or Manager.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, including chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and brushcutters.
• Complete daily vehicle checks before driving.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and the team.
• Work collaboratively to deliver tasks to schedule.
• Load, handle, and dispose of vegetation waste in line with environmental regulations.
• Report hazards, incidents, or near misses to supervisors.Chainsaw, Brushcutter, Strimmer, Hedge Trimmer - LANTRA or NPTC
• Full UK Driving licence
• Proven experience in vegetation clearance or landscaping work
• Good understanding of health and safety practices
• Reliable with good teamwork and communication skills
• First Aid at work - Desirable.Manual Handling and Working at Height Salary and package negotiable