Vegetation operative

Lanes Group Plc; North Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Plc is hiring for a vegetation maintenance role to operate across the TfL network in the North London region, including Hillingdon. The job involves hands-on vegetation clearance using chainsaws and related tools, with a focus on safety and quality of work.

Applicants should have proven vegetation clearance experience, a valid UK driving licence, and a good grasp of health and safety practices. The role requires teamwork and reliable communication in a field-based setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vegetation clearance or landscaping.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• First Aid at work – Desirable.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Reliable with good teamwork and communication skills.

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 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

Chainsaw operation

Brushcutter operation

Hedge trimming

Tree work

Health and safety

Teamwork

Communication

Manual handling

Tools

Chainsaw

Brushcutter

Strimmer

Hedge trimmer

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