Fencing PWT/ Site Person In Charge

After more than 30 years delivering safe, reliable solutions to the rail sector, we are excited to announce that we have been awarded the Vegetation Maintenance contract for the Transport for London (TfL) network—strengthening our commitment to maintaining a safe and accessible rail environment for millions of passengers.

We are seeking an experienced and competent PWT / Site Person in Charge (SPC) to support and oversee protection arrangements within our Fencing Team across multiple rail sites throughout London. This is a safety-critical role responsible for implementing and maintaining safe systems of work during fencing operations carried out in live rail environments, including traffic hours, engineering hours, and depot works.

In addition to protection duties, the role requires hands-on capability in vegetation clearance and chainsaw operations to support fencing installation activities.

• Location: Highgate
• Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

What we offer:

• From £170 a day dependent on experience
• Weekly pay
  
• Life Assurance scheme 
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.  
• Friendly working environment as part of a growing successful Group. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage protection arrangements for fencing works during traffic hours, engineering hours, and depot operations.
• Act as Site Person in Charge (SPC) when appointed.
• Ensure fencing works are delivered safely within protection limits.
• Deliver daily briefings and ensure operatives follow safe systems of work.
• Coordinate fencing activities, including plant, materials, and team deployment.
• Carry out vegetation clearance and chainsaw operations to support fencing installation.
• Ensure safe use and upkeep of tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with rail standards.
• Liaise with control, engineering supervisors, and client representatives.
• Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions arise.

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
• Safe Use of Power Tools
• Proven experience working within live rail environments
• Strong understanding of rail safety standards and fencing-related risks
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence