Railway Site Supervisor
23 days ago
Manchester
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