As our Arborist, you will be responsible for the safe removal and lineside clearance of vegetation and trees, supporting the transformation and maintenance of the UK’s railway structure. We have seen recent significant growth as a Principal Contractor and Framework Contractor to Network Rail.
As our Arborist, you will be responsible for:
· Working in line with risk assessments, task briefings and safe systems of work
· Removing hazardous trees, planting vegetation and trees, and assisting with light fencing repairs
· To be successful as our Arborist, we would ideally like you to have the following skills/experience:
· PTS (Personal Track Safety)
· CS30, CS31, CS32 Chainsaw
· Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
· Company vehicle & fuel card
· Annual bonus (based on company performance)
· Company pension scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme – to support mental/physical health and provide legal/financial advice if required
· Access to online GP service for you/your family 24/7
· Rewards & discounts for retail/leisure & more
· Regular social events like our Summer Family Day & The COOMBESmas (Christmas) party
· Length of service awards to celebrate significant milestones
· Opportunities to support COOMBES Social Value objectives (community volunteering/fundraising, etc.)
COOMBES UK are a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor, with over 20 years’ experience and expertise in the Forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation, and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.
COOMBES play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.
Following recent, significant growth, we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the UK. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: