Forester
Englefield Estate
Location: Mortimer West End, Hampshire
Contract: Full-time
The Englefield Estate are offering an exciting opportunity to join the forestry team managing 1,300 hectares of woodland in Berkshire and Hampshire. The Englefield Estate is a long established, family-owned business based in West Berkshire managing a diverse range of land and property interests, in both rural and urban areas. We take pride in delivering enduring economic, social, and environmental impact for the Estate and the wider local community. The Estate’s c1,300ha of woodlands are split roughly 50/50 conifer and broadleaf and are manged for timber production, wildlife and recreational benefits. www.englefieldestate.co.uk
The role is a hands-on, practical position carrying out forestry management activities that enhance the Estate’s woodlands and contribute towards the Estate’s vision to be a diverse and sustainable business, supporting vibrant communities and delivering environmental benefit.
The Forester will also be involved in external contracting where appropriate, working on woodlands or Estates not owned by The Englefield Estate. The successful candidate will be part of the small, established forestry team working out of the Estate’s Forestry Yard in Mortimer West End. The work will cover the full range of forest management activities from planting and pruning to tree felling and timber extraction.
Skills and competencies:
Essential:
- Minimum 3 years’ forestry experience.
- Good chainsaw maintenance and felling skills.
- Chainsaw certification NPTC Units 201,202.
- Good tractor driving and timber forwarding skills.
- Experience of production forestry.
- To be self-motivated, take initiative and promote the Estate’s values.
Location: RG7 3UA
For more information and to apply https://www.countryside-jobs.com/job/jul26/forester-englefield%20estate-2206-1