Estate Ranger | The Mare and Foal Sanctuary

Estate Ranger

We are looking for an Estate Ranger to provide a high level of professional land maintenance services for the safety and wellbeing of the Sanctuary’s staff, horses and ponies.

Key Responsibilities:

Working across all Sanctuary sites:

Carry out all routine countryside management tasks such as tractor driving and safe use of its attachments for moving and relocate hay bales, collecting and emptying muck trailers for grooms etc.
Carry out local weed spraying with the use of a backpack sprayer
Chainsaw working for fallen trees and ground clearance works including basic maintenance tasks
Strimmer/Hedge Cutting/Mowers/Leaf blowing collection works
Fencing repairs and new installations
Repairing and replacing gates and posts
Hedgerow management
Digger/dumper plant driving
Wildlife enhancement projects
Receive instruction and breakage notifications and assess whether further authority is required from the line manager
Review all areas during the course of operations and identify and resolve minor issues before they develop
Identify and make safe any unsafe situations
Source required materials when required using best value principles
Source most competitive quotations for any contracted works as requested
Perform regular safety checklists and maintain Health & Safety documentation
Self-assess risks involved in the course of the work and seek further clarification if unsure
Manage projects when required
Comply with any other reasonable instructions from line manager or Senior Management

We would welcome applications if you have:

Previous experience in a similar role
Countryside Management Diploma or demonstrable experience
PA1 & PA6 spraying qualification
CS30 chainsaw qualification
Good level of fitness for a physical role
Ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
Experience of managing workload, sourcing materials and planning works
Health & Safety trained or willingness to receive further training
Full UK driving licence

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check.

Salary:- £22,678 to £25,333
Please apply with a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter by Friday 17th March
Salary: £22,678.00-£25,333.00 per year

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