Assistant Estate Worker

Broadlands Estate; Romsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

About This Role

You will be joining an experienced team of landscape managers, riverkeeper and gardeners and will be expected to contribute in all areas within this team.

Your primary role is to assist in the management of 135 acres of parkland and gardens and will therefore have extensive knowledge in lawn care and relevant horticultural experience.

In addition to the primary role, you will be expected to assist in the management of the wider countryside estate that consists of 4500 acres that include woodland, farmland, watercourses, parkland and domestic and commercial properties. Although an understanding of these other key areas is desirable, relevant training will be provided for the right candidate.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking assistant to form part of a multi-disciplinary landscape team. You will also need to be able to work alone and be comfortable using your own initiative.

Experience

• Lawn care & management
• Garden maintenance
• Operating tractors & associated equipment
• Chemical spraying
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate well with others.

Skills & Experience

• Qualification in use of ride on mowers
• NPTC Tractor
• PA1 & PA6 application of pesticides
• NPTC in use of brushcutters / strimmers
• Full driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Skilled in a wide range of Estate skills such as fencing, path maintenance, tree felling & planting etc.
• River keeping
• Property maintenance

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent in Estate Management or equivalent.
• First Aid certificate
• Qualification in use of telehandler
• Qualification in use of excavator
• NPTC Chainsaw

For more information on the role and salary please apply in confidence, with your CV and covering letter, to the Estate Manager, Andrew Forrester email: [e-mail] Tel: [phone].