Estate Worker

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a full-time, experienced Estate Worker to join our expanding team on privately owned rural estates near Cleobury Mortimer in South Shropshire. The house, gardens and wider estate are undergoing major restoration and redevelopment.

Position Summary

We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Estate Worker to work with the Estate Team to maintain and improve the estate 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 new and established estate infrastructure, woodlands, tracks, and working closely with the gardens, equestrian, property and farming teams to ensure all areas are well maintained.

Key responsibilities for Estate Worker

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, forestry work and woodland/plantation maintenance, drainage and groundworks, mowing and topping of fields, track clearance and maintenance.
• Woodland and paddock maintenance, to include use of chainsaw, flail mower, hedge cutter etc.
• Tractor and trailer driving and 360 excavator work.
• Basic maintenance, cleaning and servicing of estate vehicles, machinery and tools.
• 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.
• Capacity to communicate clearly in both written and oral forms.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience of working on a rural estate or within a rural business such as forestry or agriculture.
• Strong knowledge and experience of machinery including tractor and trailer driving. Telehandler and 360 excavator experience desirable.
• Experience of forestry work with basic chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting qualifications essential. Felling of trees up to 380mm desirable.
• Knowledge of pesticides application with PA1 and PA6 qualifications essential. PA2 desirable.
• A practical, hands-on attitude.
• Well organised with attention to detail and a keenness to provide the highest standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Hours of Work

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

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration package subject to expertise, experience and qualifications.
• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Generous company pension.
• Supportive and dynamic team environment.

Please include a covering letter and current CV with your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person