Railway Site Supervisor
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 North West – Manchester, Liverpool & Preston.
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