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We currently have an opportunity for an experienced working COSS (Controller of Site Safety) to work with our Arboriculture, Vegetation management team, based in South Wales. Will be working Saturday to Friday, full time hours, days and nights, overtime available 

 What will I be doing?

Lead from the front in performing all duties and mentor new operatives.
Ensure that the health and safety of all workers are signed onto the Safe System of Work pack.
Ensure that all works are completed to the highest levels of quality and issues relating to the completion of work escalate to the client supervisor and RSSI Rail Manager.
Fully brief all members of the workgroup on all aspects of the SSOW pack ensuring they sign the SSOW pack following the brief.
Record all close calls on the RSSI app.
Ensure that all non-attendance is reported to the RSSI Resource Team or Out of Hours service.
To ensure that all staff are in full PPE including face masks and goggles when signing in at Site Access.
To ensure that hand arm vibration sensors (HAVS) are utilised by the workgroup when operating small plant tools.
Respond to all instructions and queries from RSSI clients and Rail Managers in a calm and professional manner.
Undertake any other duties, as requested by RSSI clients and RSSI management when requested provided these are safe.
Operate chainsaws safely and efficiently.
Perform tree removal, pruning, and land clearing tasks.
Follow project plans and safety guidelines.
Maintain and inspect equipment regularly.What experience would we like you to have?

In date PTS (Personal Track Safety)
Qualified and competent Controller of Site Safety (COSS) valid on Sentinel
Experience COSS of de vegetation, arboriculture projects
CS30 and CS31 
Full UK driving licence 

About RSS Infrastructure

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity.

Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.

The Technical Services division encompasses Civils and Construction, Rail Operations, Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T), and Track Warning Services. Notably, RSSI stands out as the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Services.

The Managed Environments division offers Arboriculture, Ecology Services, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), and Vegetation Management services.

Lastly, the Welding Services division specialises in Rail Welding and boasts an outstanding performance record, with a 99% first-time approval rate for our welds.

RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Doncaster, and Cwmbran.

As an equal opportunities employer, RSSI does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. As a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we strive to create equal opportunities and encourage under-represented groups to apply for roles and join us, visit our parent company website - Work for Us. 

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