Tree Surgeon jobs in Skelton

Job Vacancy: Second Climber / Railway Tree Surgeon

Location: Railway sites across the uk.

Job Type: self employed

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Second Climber / Tree Surgeon to join our team, carrying out arboricultural and vegetation management works on the railway.

The role will involve a varied range of tasks, from climbing and dismantling trees in challenging environments to ground-based arboricultural work and low-level vegetation clearance. You will work closely with the lead climber and ground crew to ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

The successful candidate must have the relevant arboricultural qualifications, railway safety competencies and practical experience required to work safely on or near the railway.

Key Responsibilities

● Carrying out tree climbing, pruning and sectional dismantling operations.

● Supporting the lead climber with complex tree works and rigging operations.

● Undertaking ground-based chainsaw work, processing timber and clearing brash.

● Carrying out low-level vegetation clearance, scrub clearance and general vegetation management.

● Working safely around railway infrastructure, lineside hazards and operational railway environments.

● Following safe systems of work, method statements and site-specific instructions.

● Maintaining equipment and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Essential Qualifications and Competencies

Candidates must hold current, relevant qualifications and competencies appropriate to the work undertaken, including:

Arboricultural competencies

● NPTC/LANTRA or equivalent recognised tree-climbing and aerial rescue qualifications.

● Relevant chainsaw qualifications for ground-based operations, including cross-cutting and maintenance.

● Relevant aerial chainsaw qualifications for pruning and dismantling operations, as applicable.

● Aerial rescue competency.

● Relevant rigging and lowering competencies where required for the work.

● Emergency first aid at work, including forestry/arboriculture-specific first aid where required.

Railway competencies

● Current Sentinel PTS (Personal Track Safety), if this ticket is not held we can provide it.

All qualifications and competencies must be in date and appropriate to the duties being undertaken. Candidates must be willing to comply with railway medical, drug and alcohol testing, and site safety requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

● Has practical experience in tree surgery and arboricultural operations.

● Is confident working at height and as part of a climbing team.

● Understands the importance of safe working practices in a railway environment.

● Is reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team.

● Is flexible regarding work locations, start times and operational requirements.

● Takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work.

What We Offer

● Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience and qualifications.

● Varied work across railway vegetation management projects.

● The opportunity to work within an experienced and safety-focused team.

● Ongoing work and opportunities for professional development.

Pay: £160.00-£180.00 per day

Benefits:

• Company events

Work Location: On the road