Estate Ranger

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic Ranger to maintain Dinton Pastures Country Park and other countryside sites. The role involves outdoor work, general maintenance, and collaboration with volunteers. A driving license and practical outdoor experience are essential, with training provided for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Previous practical outdoor experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of over 30 countryside sites.
• General maintenance of park’s visitor facilities.
• Conduct health & safety inspections.

Skills

Interest in land management

Outdoor working experience

Tools

Chainsaw

Brushcutter

Tractor and trailer driving

Job description

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Ranger to join our friendly team based at Dinton Pastures Country Park. The post holder for this exciting and varied role will assist with the maintenance of over 30 countryside sites throughout Wokingham borough, including Country Parks, Nature Reserves, SANGS and 143 miles of Public Rights of Way.

Duties to include general maintenance of the park’s visitor facilities, mowing, strimming, fencing, reactive tree work, health & safety inspections, working with volunteers and alongside the public, and supporting the delivery of technical wildlife conservation projects.

Applicants need to have a keen interest in land management and working outdoors. The role is graded for working weekends and some evenings, however a weekday only role could be considered.

Full driving license and previous practical outdoor experience is essential. Chainsaw, brushcutter, tractor and trailer driving experience would be desirable. Training would be offered to the successful candidate.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.