We are seeking experienced and competent Protection Operatives / Site Persons in Charge (SPC) to support the safe delivery of vegetation and fencing works across multiple rail sites throughout London. This is a safety-critical role responsible for implementing and maintaining safe systems of work during activities undertaken within live rail environments, including traffic hours, engineering hours, and depot operations.
What we offer:
- From £145 a day dependent on experience
- Weekly pay
- Life Assurance scheme
- Auto enrolment pension scheme.
- Supportive working environment as part of a growing successful Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and manage protection arrangements during traffic hours, engineering hours, and depot works
- Act as Site Person in Charge (SPC) where appointed
- Ensure safe systems of work are briefed, understood, and adhered to by all operatives on site
- Undertake vegetation and chainsaw operations in line with NPTC certification
- Conduct site briefings and maintain accurate protection documentation
- Monitor compliance with rail standards, risk assessments, and method statements
- Liaise with control, engineering supervisors, and client representatives as required
- Stop work where unsafe conditions are identified
- Support the safe and efficient delivery of vegetation and fencing operations
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Sentinel (valid sponsorship required)
- PWT – TH (Protection Work – Traffic Hours)
- PWT – EH (Protection Work – Engineering Hours)
- PWT – D (Protection Work – Depots)
- SPC – Site Person in Charge
- Basic Track Awareness
- Hedge Trimmer (including long-arm hedge trimmer)
- Brushcutter / Strimmer
- Chainsaw Pole Pruner
- NPTC – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
- NPTC – Felling Small Trees up to 380mm
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven experience working within live rail environments
- Strong understanding of rail safety standards and operational procedures
LAN
Pay: From £145.00 per day
Work Location: In person
