Foresters / Forestry Workers

Recruiter
The SmartList
Location
Corby
Salary
Competitive
Posted
27 Mar 2017
Closes
07 Apr 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
LOCATION: Stamford, Lincolnshire

JOB TITLE: Foresters / Forestry Workers

SALARY & BENEFITS: Competitive salary plus benefits dependent on skills and experience

WORKING HOURS: Full Time

THE COMPANY: Our client's operate one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age. Built between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors along with the beautiful and scenic 18 th century gardens. Facilities include an Orangery restaurant, gift shop, scenic gardens, historic parkland's and a sculpture park and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Lincolnshire and are now looking for a keen and hardworking individual to join their existing successful Forestry, Park and Amenities Department.

THE ROLE: As a Forester/Forestry Worker you will report to the Head Forester and work as part of a 5-strong team covering a wide and varied range of Forester duties. To include tree and park maintenance using chainsaws, strimmer's and brush cutters, pesticide spraying, and a range of other duties. You will also be responsible in helping with all the commercial property and wider estate forestry maintenance work, and the preparation of the park for all the various events held throughout the year. Dependent on experience you may also be required to operate garden machinery as well as RTV's and other vehicles.

THE CANDIDATE: A Knowledge of forestry and/or arboriculture would be an advantage but not essential as the successful candidate must be keen and have the desire to learn new skills in forestry, gardening or horticulture. You must be physically fit, able to work well as part of a team and work alongside all trades effectively.

Training will be provided for the right candidate in PA1/PA6 pesticide spraying certificate and CS30/CS31 chainsaw licences.

Key Experience/ Characteristics preferred for the Foresters / Forestry Workers role in Stamford, Lincolnshire :-

- Must live within or be able to commute to Stamford, Lincolnshire

- Due to the nature of the role it is essential you are physically fit and healthy

- Driving Licence is essential

- Any relevant certificates or qualifications such as PA1/PA6 pesticide spraying certificate or CS30/CS31 chainsaw licences would be desirable but not essential

Does this sound like you? If yes then please hit the apply now button.

You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that our client receives, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, if shortlisted to the employer unless you hear from them within 7 days after the closing date, your application will have been unsuccessful.