Woodsperson

Your role:

We are currently looking to recruit a Woodsperson for the Hill Court Estate, a beautiful family owned Country Estate in Herefordshire that is home to the REHAU UK Head Office.

Reporting directly to the Hill Court Estate Advisor, you will be working on a range of forestry activities to maintain the woodlands, to include:

• Tree maintenance;
• Tree surveying & safety inspections;
• Planting and establishing trees;
• Manual and mechanical vegetation management;
• Coppicing;
• Felling and processing timber;
• Pest control;
• Firewood production and delivery.

Your profile:

You will have experience working in a forestry/woodland/estate environment, including using industry-related machinery; and must be prepared to work outside in all seasons and weathers accordingly.

You must demonstrate a basic understanding of woodland management practices and a good understanding of tree identification.

You must hold minimum certificates of competence, ie CS30 and CS31, Brushcutter and Brushwood Chipper.

A land-based qualification, minimum Level 2 (or equivalent) is preferred. Other desirable skills include NPTC, IPAF or LANTRA Certificates of Competence, Tree Inspection qualification, First Aid+F and Shotgun/FAC licence.

A driving licence is necessary for this position.

Pay:
Up to £12.34 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Please detail notice period, salary expectation and your right to work in the UK status.

Work Location:
In person

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