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Countryside Worker

4 months ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

**About The Role**:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Estate Worker based in Dorchester, South Dorset

This role is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in countryside management to play an instrumental part in the management of our cut and collect highway verges program in Weymouth and public rights of way - improving public access to the countryside.
- a relevant level 2 NVQ or higher
- NPTC 201/202 (or equivalent) chainsaw certificates essential, 203 and above desirable
- NPTC (or equivalent) brushcutter certificate essential
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates would be desirable
- NPTC (or equivalent) woodchipper certificate desirable
- NPTC (or equivalent) ride on mowers desirable
- proven experience within the countryside management sector essential
- a wide understanding of wildlife and conservation and a passion for the natural environment
- a flexible approach to working hours
- the desire to achieve high standards and take pride in their work
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and customers.
- a good understanding of relevant health and safety working practices.
- a full driving license

In addition we can offer;
- further training opportunities
- local government pension scheme
- 27 day's holiday plus bank holidays (increasing depending on length of service)

**Further Information**:
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

**About Us**:
We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.

At Dorset Council we:

- provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
- have ambitious aspirations
- are excited about our future
- care about Dorset and all the people who live here
- know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success

You will:

- have access to a range of employee benefits
- be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
- have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.

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