Rights of Way Ranger

2 weeks ago

Greenham, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £21,575 to £24,496 Per Annum (Grade D-E)
- Location:

- Estovers, New Greenham Park
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Full Time
- Hours:

- 37 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- No
- Closing Date:

- 04/05/2023 at 23:59
- Reference:

- V5105

Vacancy Description

West Berkshire Council requires a full-time Public Rights of Way Ranger to assist in the management of West Berkshire’s public rights of way. Reporting to the Public Rights of Way officer and working as part of a team of three, your duties will be to undertake practical maintenance work on the Council’s network of public rights of way. This work will comprise clearance of vegetation using Brushcutters, Polesaws, Hedgecutters, Pedestrian Flail Mowers and a ride-on mower. It will also entail the maintenance of the infrastructure which includes the installation and repair of signage, gates and minor surfacing works.

This is an outdoor-based job and will require strenuous physical work. Ideally you will have experience of some practical countryside work, the use of horticultural machinery and be able to deal in a tactful manner with landowners and members of the public but full training can be given.

A full driving license is required, which if you are aged 20 or younger, you must have held for at least 1 year. Ideally you will have experience of towing a trailer but training can be provided.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as flexible working, access to a wide range of relevant training, local government pension scheme, family friendly policies, a range of local discounts and much more. You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days per annum rising to a maximum of 32 days.

**Equal Opportunities**

How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.