Arborist

Lanes Group Plc, Upminster, Greater London

Arborist

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Lanes Group Plc, Upminster, Greater London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 12 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 221e490079ca4cf48725adf70e8edd81

Location ref: Upminster, Greater London

Full Job Description

  • Carry out climbing, aerial cutting, rigging, and tree dismantling in line with rail standards.
  • Deliver vegetation clearance, tree felling, and maintenance along the railway.
  • Work safely within the TfL environment, following all Rule Book and Sentinel requirements.
  • Operate and maintain climbing and chainsaw equipment to legal and rail standards.
  • Complete daily risk assessments, inspections, and safety briefings.
  • Support ground operations, including rope work and timber processing.
  • Work flexibly, including nights, weekends, and during rail possessions.

    Proven experience as a Tree Climber/Arborist, ideally within the rail industry.
  • - NPTC/LANTRA qualifications, including:
  • Chainsaw maintenance & cross cutting (CS30/201)
  • Felling small trees (CS31/202)
  • Aerial tree rescue (CS38/206 & 306)
  • Aerial cutting with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques (CS39/308)
  • - PTS (Personal Track Safety) / Sentinel card - essential. - Full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 penalty points). - Strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental legislation. Additional qualifications desirable- if you don't currently possess these qualifications, we will provide the training.
  • MEWP (IPAF)
  • Woodchipper
  • Brush cutter/strimmer
  • First Aid +F (Forestry)

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/arborist-127385653