Apprentice Forester & Estate Maintenance

Raby Estates

North East

Hybrid

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday
Pension with employer contribution
Life Insurance
Cycle to Work
Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts at estate outlets
Free on-site parking
Access to attractions
Social events

Job summary

Raby Estate is offering an Apprenticeship Forestry and Estate Maintenance Operative role on its historic grounds. You will work with the Estate Team on woodland care, infrastructure, and habitat projects, while attending East Durham College one day a week to gain qualifications.

The role develops practical skills in forestry, tree work, and rural estate maintenance, with full-time permanent hours and apprentice rate pay on site at Raby Castle in County Durham.

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent.
  • Interest in forestry, countryside management and rural estate maintenance.
  • Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in practical outdoor forestry and estate tasks.
  • Assist with parkland, tracks, walls and estate maintenance.
  • Attend college one day a week for apprenticeship training.

Skills

Forestry interest
Hands-on
Outdoor work
Communication
Teamwork
Willingness to learn
Attention to detail
Follow instructions
Safety focused
Driving Licence
GCSE Maths & English 4/C+
Agriculture/landscape experience
Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths and English 4/C or above

Tools

Basic machinery knowledge

Job description

Raby Estate is offering an Apprenticeship Forestry and Estate Maintenance Operative role on its historic grounds. You will work with the Estate Team on woodland care, infrastructure, and habitat projects, while attending East Durham College one day a week to gain qualifications.

The role develops practical skills in forestry, tree work, and rural estate maintenance, with full-time permanent hours and apprentice rate pay on site at Raby Castle in County Durham.

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