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We are looking for experienced Tree Climbers to join our team working on vegetation management projects across the Transport for London (TfL) network. This is a hands-on role carrying out tree works in a rail environment, requiring safe climbing and rigging techniques as well as strict adherence to railway safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled arborist with rail experience to be part of a dedicated team keeping the railway safe and operational.

• Carry out climbing operations, aerial cutting, rigging, and lowering techniques to safely dismantle or prune trees in line with industry and rail standards.
• Undertake vegetation clearance, tree felling, and maintenance works along the railway corridor.
• Work safely within the TfL rail environment, complying with all Rule Book, Sentinel, and site access requirements.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and environmental awareness.
• Operate and maintain climbing and chainsaw equipment, ensuring tools are checked, serviced, and compliant with relevant legislation and rail requirements.
• Complete daily risk assessments, site inspections, and safety briefings.
• Support colleagues on the ground, including rope management, lowering, and processing of cut timber and arisings.
• Maintain clear communication with the site supervisor, client representatives, and colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of works.
• Work flexibly during night shifts, weekends, and rail possession/blockade windows as required.

• Proven experience as a Tree Climber/Arborist, ideally within the rail industry.
• NPTC/LANTRA qualifications, including CS30/201 (Chainsaw maintenance & cross cutting).
• CS31/202 (Felling small trees).
• CS38/206 & 306 (Aerial tree rescue).
• CS39/308 (Aerial cutting with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques).
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) / Sentinel card – essential.

Additional qualifications desirable:

• MEWP (IPAF)
• Wood chipper
• Brushcutter/strimmer
• First Aid +F (Forestry)

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Physically fit, with the ability to work at height and in all weather conditions.
• Full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 penalty points).

• 21 days holiday
• Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit
• Free car parking
• Regular training and refresher courses to maintain competencies and safety standards

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please