COSS Site Supervisor (Rail & Vegetation)
COSS Site Supervisor (Rail & Vegetation)
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COSS Site Supervisor
Location: Manchester / Merseyside / Lancashire
Salary: Base overtime opportunities & commercial vehicle with fuel card
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
About the role
Were looking for a hands-on COSS Site Supervisor to lead our teams delivering rail-based arboriculture and devegetation projects. Youll take charge of site safety ensure compliance and drive quality on every job making sure work is carried out safely efficiently and to the highest standards.
As the key link between our site teams subcontractors and clients youll set the standard for professionalism and safe working while keeping projects moving smoothly.
What youll be doing:
- Acting as COSS on live rail sites setting up and maintaining safe systems of work.
- Supervising devegetation and arboriculture clearance activities to ensure compliance with rail and environmental standards.
- Leading site teams and subcontractors motivating them to deliver work safely on time and to specification.
- Carrying out site safety checks toolbox talks and ensuring close-call and hazard reporting is embedded in daily operations.
- Managing site documentation access/egress and reporting with strong use of IT systems for compliance and client updates.
- Representing Ground Control on-site ensuring high standards of professionalism communication and customer satisfaction.
What were looking for:
- COSS (Controller of Site Safety) certification (essential).
- PTS and either IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS.
- Experience supervising in a rail or arb devegetation environment.
- Good working knowledge of safety legislation and site management processes.
- Strong IT skills confident in using systems for reporting compliance and communication.
- A proven leader able to motivate challenge and support teams to deliver safely and effectively.
Desirable:
- PIC (Person in Charge) certification.
- Technical arboriculture knowledge or previous vegetation management experience.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:
23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Employment Type
Full Time
