Estate Worker with An Interest in Wildlife - Chippenham, United Kingdom - Spye Farm Ltd

Spye Farm Ltd
Spye Farm Ltd
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Chippenham, United Kingdom

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Estate Worker with an interest in wildlife conservation

Salary £19-25k per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Full-time, 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm)

The role comprises a range of practical tasks including:

  • tree & hedgerow planting & maintenance, pruning and coppicing
- lawn & grassland maintenance using ride-on, pedestrian & flail mowers
- pond maintenance
- perennial weed management
- maintenance of electric and wooden fencing


The position would suit someone with:

  • an energetic & strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
- experience of using garden machinery
- a passion for trees, plants, and wildlife conservation

This role entails a significant amount of physical work and requires you to work in all weather conditions. You will have a keen eye for detail and great observational skills.

  • Ideally 2 years experience within the estate work/gardening sector
  • Good plant knowledge or willingness to learn
  • Experience in the use of powered equipment rideon mowers, hedgecutters, strimmers, leafblowers
  • PA1 & PA6 spraying licence considered an advantage

Job Benefits:

28 days paid annual leave (includes 8 bank holidays)

Work-based pension (after probation)

Wet-weather workwear provided


This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic Estate Worker to join the Garden Team in the day to day running of the gardens and grounds on a beautiful family estate near Chippenham.


You'll work closely within a team of eight to ensure that the gardens, parkland, woodland programme, meadows & habitat projects are maintained to a high standard, and are managed sympathetically to increase biodiversity.


You will be required to communicate effectively with the wider estate team, estate management and estate owners so a professional attitude is important.

Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Interviews will begin week of Monday 24 April 2023


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£19,000.00-£25,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2023
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