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
- On-site 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