Contract Team Leader - Timber in Central

UK Timber Contractor Team Lead (CTL) for Ireland HV timber clearance. Lead crews safely, ensure ESB standards, manage documents, and drive performance. Strong communicator with valid licences.

Job Scope

We are looking for Timber Contractor Team Leaders from the UK to work in Ireland to manage timber crews for large scale HV/MV/LV Timber hazard clearance across Ireland and ensure that works are done to client specification and in accordance with SHEQ standards.

Needs to Have

• Min 3 years experience in a tree surgeon role
• At least one year of experience with an electrical utility
• All relevant H&S accreditation and certification (i.e. chainsaw, polesaw, climbing certificate)
• Full Drivers Licence
• Experience in managing teams in a fast paced and process driven environment
• IT proficiency - MS Office

Requirements

• Be responsible for the safe completion of the work.
• Ensure work is completed safely and efficiently using ESB approved work methods in accordance with client specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring that all relevant site documentation and client paperwork is completed accurately and as per client SLA.
• Ensure that an Electrical Hazard Risk Assessment (EHRA) is completed for each site.
• Ensure that all crew members are involved in the completion of the EHRA.
• Capture detailed PWPA assessments when not on timber cutting duties.
• Ensure that all crew are compliant with instructions regarding use of PPE and equipment.
• Responsible for site meetings and instructing crews in regards to the daily tasks and highlighting on site hazards.
• Notify the System Controller each day prior to cutting timber when the networks are Live and also on completion of the work.
• Be aware of other work crews who may impact on timber cutting.
• Have up to date Network Diagrams.
• Be available on site at all times.
• Always follow the instructions of the Contractor Supervisor.
• Assign a Dedicated Lookout Person for the work when required.
• Have an updated Health and Safety Plan available on site at all times and where additional hazards are identified to draw up task specific risk assessment and method statement.
• Report any damage to company vehicles, tools or equipment to Plant Manager.
• Responsible for the safe usage of all plant issued to the crew.
• Ensure good public relations are maintained, whereby we are required to gain access to private properties.
• Record and report all accidents and near misses/good catches and submit to PM and H&S Manager in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the SHEQ systems on all sites.
• Escalate any breaches of H&S outside of Crew Leaders remit to the Project Manager.
• Aid in the training of others where required to do so.
• Responsible for ensuring the required Quality standards on site are met.
• Responsible for the Pre and after photo evidence of all works carried out.
• Brief the crew on: The work plan, the work to be completed, the extremities of the worksite, adjacent live networks, and any special work sequencing.