Location
London, England, United Kingdom

Hours
Flexible working hours including nights, weekends, and during rail possessions

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Lanes Group Ltd is a leading nationwide utility services provider with approximately 5000 dedicated employees and a turnover exceeding £650 million. Our Rail department has been delivering trusted rail infrastructure services for over 30 years, focusing on drainage, vegetation, and minor civils solutions across the Transport For London network. We are seeking experienced Tree Climbers to join our vegetation management team. This hands-on role involves carrying out tree works within a rail environment, requiring safe climbing and rigging techniques alongside strict adherence to railway safety standards. Key responsibilities include climbing, aerial cutting, rigging, tree dismantling, vegetation clearance, tree felling, and maintenance along the railway. You will work safely within the TfL environment, following all Rule Book and Sentinel requirements, operate and maintain climbing and chainsaw equipment to legal and rail standards, complete daily risk assessments, inspections, and safety briefings, support ground operations including rope work and timber processing, and work flexibly to meet operational demands.

Experience
Proven experience as a Tree Climber/Arborist, ideally within the rail industry.

About you
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental legislation. Ability to work safely and effectively within a rail environment. Flexible and adaptable to working nights, weekends, and rail possessions. Committed to upholding company values including positivity, open communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications
NPTC/LANTRA qualifications including:
- Chainsaw maintenance & cross cutting (CS30/201)
- Felling small trees (CS31/202)
- Aerial tree rescue (CS38/206 & 306)
- Aerial cutting with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques (CS39/308)
PTS (Personal Track Safety) / Sentinel card – essential.
Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.