We are looking for experienced Tree Climbers to join our team working on vegetation management projects across the Transport for London (TfL) network. This hands-on role involves tree works in a rail environment, requiring safe climbing and rigging techniques and strict adherence to railway safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled arborist with rail experience to be part of a dedicated team keeping the railway safe and operational.
Responsibilities
* Carry out climbing operations, aerial cutting, rigging, and lowering techniques to safely dismantle or prune trees in line with industry and rail standards.
* Undertake vegetation clearance, tree felling, and maintenance works along the railway corridor.
* Work safely within the TfL rail environment, complying with all Rule Book, Sentinel, and site access requirements.
* Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and environmental awareness.
* Operate and maintain climbing and chainsaw equipment, ensuring tools are checked, serviced, and compliant with relevant legislation and rail requirements.
* Complete daily risk assessments, site inspections, and safety briefings.
* Support colleagues on the ground, including rope management, lowering, and processing of cut timber and arisings.
* Maintain clear communication with the site supervisor, client representatives, and colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of works.
* Work flexibly during night shifts, weekends, and rail possession/blockade windows as required.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* 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.
* Additional qualifications desirable:
* MEWP (IPAF)
* Wood chipper
* Brushcutter/strimmer
* First Aid +F (Forestry)
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
* Physically fit, with the ability to work at height and in all weather conditions.
* Full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 penalty points).
Benefits
* 21 days holiday
* Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit
* Free car parking
* Regular training and refresher courses to maintain competencies and safety standards
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Strictly no agencies please
Location: Maidstone, England, United Kingdom | Salary: £20,800 - £26,000
Employment type: Other | Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Job function: Management and Manufacturing | Industry: Utilities
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