Division: Arboriculture & Vegetation Management

Location: North Wales (Based out of Llandudno)

Excellent rates of pay, depending on qualifications and experience

What will I be doing?

As a Tree Surgeon, you will make up part of a 2–3-man team, working predominantly around the North Wales area on commercial tree works and on occasion depending on demand you may be expected to travel 1-2 hours from your base works to provide cover in other teams. Mid-week regular shifts 0700 – 1600

• Understand the delivery of all elements of Network Rail de-vegetation works
• Completion of essential daily paperwork: HAVS, PUWER & LOLER checks
• To maintain a healthy working relationship with Principal Contractors and/or Contractors, obtaining future work plans to assist growth.
• Ensure good knowledge of Health and safety procedures relating to Rail Infrastructure.
• Ability to complete risk assessments to a high standard
• Confidence to understand and brief out risk assessments

Good understanding of how to identify, and work to, industry best practices and deliver excellent standards of work

What experience would we like you to have?

To be considered for these roles we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a proven track record of working in the Arboriculture industry.

• Experience of delivering Arboriculture works within a railway environment
• Good working knowledge of tree species (British common species)
• Up to date knowledge on best industry practices in relation to climbing and chainsaw disciplines

Hold the following essential competencies;

• NPTC CS30 & CS31
• NPTC CS38 & CS39
• NPTC Chipper qualification or Lantra

• First Aid Certificate (in date)
• Comfortable communicating with site teams and delivering safety briefings as necessary.
• PTS

Candidates who have had a PTS expire recently/ who need a recert will be considered

RSS Infrastructure offers a range of benefits including:

• Free competency training and renewals provided
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Long term, regular work
• Transport provided
• All PPE required provided
• Accommodation and meals paid for

About us

RSS INFRASTRUCTURE Limited (RSSI), has been recognised by Network Rail at the 2018 'Rail Partnership Awards' for its work within the Rail and Construction industry, developing bespoke solutions for clients that deliver improved safety and productivity.

From our offices in Birmingham, Newport and Doncaster, RSS Infrastructure has over 100 directly employed staff members and a diverse contingent labour workforce that cover the majority of the UK. The company has developed a service portfolio that includes; Overhead Line Electrification, Vegetation Management, Track Access, Civils/Construction solutions, Safety Critical Resource Services, Magnetic Safety Barrier Fencing, Magnetic Points Boards, Signalling Services as well as being the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Systems

As an equal opportunity employer, RSS Infrastructure does not discriminate on grounds of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

The company also actively encourages both reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we support ex-military personnel please visit our website.