We are seeking an experienced Works Supervisor to join our growing Rail Arboriculture team operating on rail sites around the Midlands.
As Works Supervisor you will assist with overseeing the safe and compliant delivery of works by our field teams throughout the rail network around the Midlands. Rail experience is therefore essential.
You will lead and motivate teams, providing safe and ways of working through delivery of Toolbox talks and task and SSOW briefings. Strong communication skills, industry knowledge and a calm pragmatic approach is essential.
The ideal candidate will proactively liaise with the Works Manager to ensure projects are delivered in line with client requirements and to the highest standards. You will be required to undertake site audits and inspections, and well as produce accurate scoping of works.
As well as sharing the ethos and values of our Company, you will:
• have significant recent experience in a similar supervisory role.
• Be skilled in rail vegetation clearance and may also have experience of climbing and/or mechanised arboriculture.
• Hold PTS, COSS, SSSTS
• Have a UK driving licence and be comfortable driving to sites across the Midlands.
In addition, you will be a self-motivated team member who can work both independently and as part of a team. You will take pride in your work and complete tasks to a high standard. As you will be field-based for the majority of your time, you must be happy to work in all that the British weather has to offer!

About us:
Coombes UK plays a key role in the rail industry. Working collaboratively across our five divisions – Arboriculture, Civils, Environment, Forestry and Plant - our teams are able to fully assess our clients’ requirements, apply our specialist knowledge accordingly and using our own OTP and machinery to create a cost-effective, practical solution.

Coombes has seen recent significant growth and we are proud to be a Principal Contractor working with the SID partnership and Network Rail. We are looking for a new Works Supervisor to support the safe, efficient delivery of Rail Arboriculture projects across the Midlands and help us provide a service that is second to none.

Coombes is a family-run SME, where we value integrity, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and working together as one team to give our clients the best possible service. We are passionate about supporting the professional development of our colleagues and providing a working environment where you can truly be yourself.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to us – we’d love to hear from you.

What you can expect from COOMBES?

We offer the right candidate a competitive package and opportunities for your professional development.

For this role, our benefits and perks include:
• Competitive, fair pay
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Company Pension scheme
• Performance related annual bonus
• Training opportunities for personal and professional development,
• Employee Assistance programme providing mental health, physical health, legal and financial support.
• Access to 24/7 online GP service for you and your family
• Rewards & vouchers for restaurants, shopping days out and more.
• Opportunity to support our Social Value objectives with community volunteering and fundraising.

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We will keep your CV on our records for 6 months after the closing date, at which point it will be destroyed.