Vegetation Supervisor

ABOUT US:

Established in 1992, Cleshar Contract Services Limited is a well-established company and respected provider of Track, Civil Engineering, Construction, and maintenance services to the railway industry.

At Cleshar, we employ over 1,400 people across multiple projects and disciplines, delivering the following rail services to provide a sustainable future for the rail industry and enhance the lives of people and their communities. Key areas we cover include Rail, Capital works and Infrastructure, Support Services, Infrastructure maintenance, Welding, Safety critical resources, Power systems, M&E (Mechanical and Engineering), Signals and Telecom, and Safety Training.

JOB SPECIFICATION:
We are seeking an experienced Vegetation Supervisor to join our Vegetation Team at the Sussex Area for Supervision of tree and vegetation maintenance work on NWR infrastructure, Liaise and maintain good relationship with the client, third parties and local authorities.

Role and Responsibilities:

As Vegetation Supervisor you will…

• Supervise and visit teams on site carrying out vegetation works.
• Liaise and maintain good relationship with the client’s representative, enforcement authorities, third parties and the general public.
• Wear all relevant PPE where mandated by the relevant safe system.
• Ensure that all work sites and area’s used by CCS are left in a clean and tidy manor.
• Ensure that any plant and equipment is only operated by staff with a relevant certificate of competence.
• Undertake all duties in a safe manner.
• Work within sentinel scheme rules
• Ensure that works are completed with environmental factors taken into consideration
• Ensure that all equipment used is LOLER inspected and certification available

(The above list is not exhaustive and the post holder may be asked to undertake such additional tasks as reasonably required by line managers).

Qualifications and Requirements:
Essential:

• Sentinel Holder with valid personal track safety (PTS) and track induction (TIC) competences.
• Ability to work well in a team and with all members of the Cleshar and external stakeholders
• Physically fit to meet the physical demands of working on track.
• Willingness to work nights or days depending on projects. Some weekend work maybe required due to the nature of our 24/7-365 day operations.
• Good communication, presentation, and people skills to work across a diverse multi-ethnic environment.
• To be professional and present a positive and keen image at all times.

Desirable:

• Hold relevant chainsaw (i.e. CS30/CS31/CS33/CS38/CS39/CS40/CS41 etc.) and felling certifications.
• Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Competence.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Strimmer/Brush cutter & Hedge trimmer Competences.

Company Values

Any person working for CCS Group or one its subsidiaries is expected to uphold the values of the organisation. Our Values are defined in our Employee Handbook, HSQE Handbook and within our Code of Conduct.

“Cleshar Contract Services Limited aims to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from harassment or discrimination, regardless of their age, gender, disability, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and in which all decisions are based on merit.”

Confidentiality

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Please contact the HR Team at recruitment@cleshar.co.uk for the full job description.