This role carries out various hands on forestry operations, including maintaining trees, practical forestry harvesting from chainsaw tree felling and forest machinery extraction operations to the highest standards.
To carry out a full range of practical tasks associated with commercial forestry, traditional woodland operations, planting, harvesting, firewood production business and other traditional landed estate husbandry tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- To carry out forestry tasks associated with the establishment and harvesting of forest and parkland trees.
- To carry out operational tasks associate Christmas tree production from harvest to point of sale.
- To support all other tree related work throughout the estate.
- Effective implementation of the duties for firewood production, weighbridge operation and yard operations.
- To occasionally provide driving support for the delivery of firewood and other products including liaison with customers and others to arrange delivery times.
- Provide the highest standards of reception and service to customers, members of the public, safari and forest users.
- Maintenance and where appropriate, repair of all vehicles, plant and machinery in his care to the highest standard.
- Responsible for the complying with all statutory and other legal requirements affecting his area of work, particularly including health and safety at work act.
- Effective and efficient use of all plant, machinery and equipment to ensure maximum output to the highest standards, using the best and safe working practices.
- To maintain all work areas in a neat and tidy condition.
- To be responsible for the security and accounting of all materials, plant, machinery, equipment, produce and moneys, handled in the course of employment.
- To occasionally and when seasonally required carry out mechanical tasks associated with firewood production from harvest through to point of sale.
About You
We are looking for:
- A full understanding of the commercial and traditional forestry and woodland operational calendar
- A good foundation knowledge of silviculture
- A broad range of consolidated industry specific practical skills
- Formal training certificates for chainsaw and machinery operations
- A full understanding of health and safety
- DVLA Driving Licence
- NPTC Chainsaw Certificate (refreshed with 5 years)
- Experience of working in a commercial forestry environment
- To be able to organise your own work site
- Chainsaw certification and consolidated experience of large tree felling
- Wood working / firewood machinery experience
- Agricultural / forestry machinery and vehicle experience
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
- An interest and understanding of the forestry industry and firewood market place;
Ideally we would welcome
- Forest Machinery Operators certificate FMO
- Forklift truck operators’ certificate
- Manual Handling Training
- First Aid Certificate
- Forestry College Training
- NPTC Chemical Applications
- COSHH training
A Little About Us
At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture.
With a core business of around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Our values
At Longleat, we believe in engaging and inspiring our employees, putting people first, taking accountability, continuously improving, and acting with integrity. We invite everyone who works with us to subscribe to these values, as they truly set us apart as a place to work.
Why join the Longleat team?
In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.
In addition to your salary, you are offered a range of attractive benefits that include;
- 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service.
- Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
- Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
- 50% off Annual passes for Friends and Family
- Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
- 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Perks at work
- Range of flexible working schemes
- Great progression opportunities are available.
Your contract
This is a permanent role with a full-time 37.5 hour contract. Working days will be predominantly Monday – Friday, but with some flexibility to work weekends, evenings and bank holidays if and as required.
Location: On-Site - Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW)
Sounds great! How do I apply?
If you are interested in this role, please apply online. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if enough suitable applicants are received.
