An excellent opportunity for an experienced Railway Site Supervisor – Vegetation Management and Fencing to join a well-established Arboricultural company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary From £39,000 PA, Depending on Experience.

Location: Covering South East - 'Surrey, Sussex, Wessex, and Kent'.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Weekend availability depending on site & business needs.

About The Company:

Founded in 2000, they are a specialist Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Ecology and Fencing contractor.

Based within the Southeast of England they are located only 5 minutes from the major motorway network and with resources strategically located across the whole of the UK, they provide a comprehensive range of services to the rail, highways, and construction industry throughout the UK. Supplying plant, equipment, and highly experienced operatives—including qualified machine operators, Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors, and AFI-accredited fencing operatives—they provide a fully integrated service to address clients’ vegetation management, arboriculture, fencing and ecological requirements.

About The Role:

Due to an increase in projects, the company are seeking COSS/Site Supervisor(s) to join their teams across the UK.

They have offices in Surrey and Sutton-in-Ashfield, with operations spanning the UK, excluding Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Their primary focus areas include Anglia, Midlands, North West, North East, Surrey, Sussex, and Wessex.

Key Responsibilities:

* Personal Health & Safety.

* Site-based operatives Health & Safety.

* Site-based operational activities.

* Supervising teams.

* The COSS/PiC will ensure the operatives/subcontractors are working safely; Ensuring operatives/contractors are working safely.

* All staff have correct PPE and report any deficiencies to the Site Manager.

* Ensure work volumes are being achieved to scope / programme.

* Completion of Daily / Activity reports.

* Conducting and assisting with site safety inspections / audits.

* Ensure variations are captured, maximised and clearly defined in line with pricing elements of contract.

* Ensure teams work to standards.

* Delivering of Toolbox Talks.

* Reporting any inconsistencies or concerns immediately to the Site Manager.

* Ensuring all Accidents / Incidents / Occupational Disease / Close Call / Near Misses are reported to the Site Manager without delay.

* Ensuring all paperwork for the week ahead is produced and available to teams.

* Contract / project specific document preparation or assisting with the preparation (including WPP, TBS etc.).

* Communicating directly with the client onsite representatives.

* Working with HSQE and the management team to ensure high standards of Health & Safety are maintained.

* Supporting Company and Client derived initiatives.

* Coaching and mentoring new operatives.

* Set a good example to all site-based operatives.

* Co-ordinate site-based activities with Site Manager

Candidate Requirements:

Required

COSS / IWA.

Rail Experience (minimum 3 years).

Arboricultural, fencing (minimum 2 years).

Task based qualifications (NPTC / LANTRA)

Health & Safety Awareness.

Supervision experience.

Ability to Supervise / Manage People.

PTS -AC / DCCR.

CSCS (LISS / FISS) where appropriate.

Desirable

Environmental Awareness.

First Aid – Forestry

Equipment Competencies

Fencing

Chainsaw / Woodchipper / Brush Cutter / Plant.

CAT / Genny.

Abrasive Wheel.

Hand tools relevant to task.

Chapter 8 – Signing, Lighting and Guarding.

Clean driving licence

Company Benefits:

Company vehicle

Company pension

Paid volunteer time

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need