Estate Worker

An exciting opportunity for a full-time, experienced estate worker to join our expanding team at Mawley Hall, a privately owned rural estate near Cleobury Mortimer in South Shropshire.

We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated estate worker to work with the Estate Maintenance Manager and estate team to maintain and improve the estate properties and grounds. This varied role will suit a proactive and practical individual who has experience of working on a large and diverse estate or within a rural business such as forestry or agriculture.

The estate team are responsible for the maintenance of estate buildings and cottages, new and established woodlands, tracks, estate infrastructure and working closely with the gardens and farming team to ensure all areas are well maintained.

**Skills and Experience**
- Good practical construction/grounds maintenance skills and the ability to take on a wide variety of estate maintenance tasks.
- Have a flexible approach, the ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Capable to take responsibility and work on own initiative, alone or with small teams.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Chainsaw, PA1 & PA6 qualifications are essential.

All those duties normally associated with the role of Estate Worker, to include but not limited to:

- Undertake all estate maintenance works to include fences, boundaries, estate buildings and cottages, occasional forestry work, mowing and topping of fields, painting and general property maintenance.
- Maintenance and cleaning of estate vehicles, machinery and tools.
- Woodland and paddock maintenance work, to include use of chainsaw, flail mower, hedge cutter etc.
- Tractor and trailer driving and 360 excavator work.
- Support the gardens, farms and equestrian teams on the estate.

**Salary**

The salary package will be competitive and commensurate with ability and experience.

**Hours of Work**

40 hours per week 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. Occasional weekend duties may be required with time off in lieu.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person