Arborist

As our **Arborist**, you will be responsible for the safe removal and lineside clearance of vegetation and trees, supporting the transformation and maintenance of the UK’s railway structure. ‍ We have seen recent significant growth as a Principal Contractor and Framework Contractor to Network Rail.

**As our Arborist, you will be responsible for**:

- Completing all works to high and safe standards, adhering to internal procedures and industry standards
- Operating and maintaining all plant, tools and equipment necessary to complete work, ensuring a high standard of equipment care
- Climbing on a regular basis providing aerial rescue support to the rest of the team
- Working in line with risk assessments, task briefings and safe systems of work
- Removing hazardous trees, planting vegetation and trees, and assisting with light fencing repairs
- Responding sensitively and appropriately to queries from lineside residents, escalating as required

**In order to be successful as our Arborist, we would**_**ideally**_ **like you to have the following skills/experience**:

- Recent experience as an operative, within vegetation/a railway environment
- PTS (Personal Track Safety)
- Aerial Rescue
- CS30, CS31, CS32 Chainsaw
- Use of Brushcutter, Strimmer and/or Chipper

**What else are we looking for?**
- You will be confident working with various tools and possess a good working knowledge of health and safety practices
- You will take pride in your work, completing tasks to a high standard - self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A natural ability to build good working relationships with clients and colleagues

This role can be physically demanding, with a requirement to work outside, so you must be happy to work in all that the British weather has to offer.

**What can you expect from us?**
- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
- Company vehicle & fuel card
- Performance-related annual bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Training opportunities and support with personal/professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme - to support mental/physical health and provide legal/financial advice if required
- Access to online GP service for you/your family 24/7
- Rewards & discounts for retail/leisure & more
- Opportunities to support COOMBES Social Value objectives (community volunteering/fundraising days, etc.)

**Who are we?**

COOMBES UK are a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor, with well over a decade of experience and expertise in the Forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.

COOMBES play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.

Following recent, significant growth, we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the UK. We have a strong record of achievement and are committed to meeting the growing demands for safe and efficient delivery.

A family-run SME, we believe in working collaboratively and operating as one team. Our success is only achieved through the hard work, dedication and integrity of our people. Operating with honest, transparency and integrity in all that we do, we take responsibility for our actions, empowering and supporting each other to be the best, most authentic version of ourselves consistently.

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**:
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

**Agency Notice**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Arborist