Arborist

We are looking for experienced Tree Climbers to join our team working on vegetation management projects. This is a hands on role carrying out tree works in a rail environment, requiring safe climbing and rigging techniques as well as strict adherence to railway safety standards.

Location & Employment

• Location: Upminister
• Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

What we offer

• From £140 a day depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Life Assurance scheme
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Supportive working environment as part of a growing successful Group

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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)