Forestry Worker

The Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

The Devonshire Group invites applications for a Forestry Worker to join the Bolton Abbey Estate forestry team in Skipton. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to commercial forestry operations and woodland conservation on one of the UK's iconic estates.

You will undertake planting, fencing, walling, bracken control, and multiple chainsaw tasks, with duties including equipment maintenance, tractor driving, and supporting estate activities. Safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• A positive and flexible attitude towards outdoor work
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Professional, friendly, and courteous when interacting with colleagues, visitors, and members of the public
• A willingness to undertake a varied role and support wider estate activities when required

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of forestry maintenance activities including planting, fencing, walling, bracken control, and spraying
• Undertake chainsaw operations including cross-cutting, felling, thinning, and clearing windblown timber
• Assist with tree surgery work, including climbing, chainsaw work, and chipping operations
• Maintain forestry vehicles, machinery, and equipment to a high standard
• Work independently and as part of a wider forestry team
• Collaborate with colleagues across other estate departments
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements
• Deliver excellent standards of work while acting as a positive ambassador for the estate

Skills

Planting

Fencing

Walling

Bracken control

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Forestry machinery

Job description

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Forestry Worker to join the Forestry Team at Bolton Abbey Estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of Yorkshire's most iconic estates, helping to manage commercial forestry operations and maintain our beautiful woodland environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of forestry maintenance activities including planting, fencing, walling, bracken control, and spraying.
• Undertake chainsaw operations including cross-cutting, felling, thinning, and clearing windblown timber.
• Assist with tree surgery work, including climbing, chainsaw work, and chipping operations.
• Maintain forestry vehicles, machinery, and equipment to a high standard.
• Work independently and as part of a wider forestry team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across other estate departments.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Deliver excellent standards of work while acting as a positive ambassador for the estate.

Additional Opportunities

• Cutting, splitting, seasoning, and delivering firewood.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of the firewood yard and production processes.
• Tractor driving, trailer towing, and operation of forestry forwarding equipment.

What We're Looking For

• A positive and flexible attitude towards outdoor work.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Professional, friendly, and courteous when interacting with colleagues, visitors, and members of the public.
• A willingness to undertake a varied role and support wider estate activities when required.

What We Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your forestry career on one of the UK's most iconic estates. You'll work within a supportive and experienced team, enjoy a variety of outdoor work, and contribute to the sustainable management of a unique landscape.

You will also benefit from being part of the wider Devonshire Group, with access to colleague benefits and the opportunity to work in an exceptional environment where heritage, countryside management, and conservation are at the heart of what we do.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Forestry Worker

Company: The Devonshire Group
Salary: £32,756.72
Hours: Full-time
Location: Skipton, BD23 6EX
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 16 Oct 2026
Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Advert

Forestry Worker – Bolton Abbey Estate

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Forestry Worker to join the Forestry Team at Bolton Abbey Estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of Yorkshire's most iconic estates, helping to manage commercial forestry operations and maintain our beautiful woodland environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of forestry maintenance activities including planting, fencing, walling, bracken control, and spraying.
• Undertake chainsaw operations including cross-cutting, felling, thinning, and clearing windblown timber.
• Assist with tree surgery work, including climbing, chainsaw work, and chipping operations.
• Maintain forestry vehicles, machinery, and equipment to a high standard.
• Work independently and as part of a wider forestry team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across other estate departments.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Deliver excellent standards of work while acting as a positive ambassador for the estate.

Additional Opportunities

• Cutting, splitting, seasoning, and delivering firewood.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of the firewood yard and production processes.
• Tractor driving, trailer towing, and operation of forestry forwarding equipment.

What We're Looking For

• A positive and flexible attitude towards outdoor work.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Professional, friendly, and courteous when interacting with colleagues, visitors, and members of the public.
• A willingness to undertake a varied role and support wider estate activities when required.

What We Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your forestry career on one of the UK's most iconic estates. You'll work within a supportive and experienced team, enjoy a variety of outdoor work, and contribute to the sustainable management of a unique landscape.

You will also benefit from being part of the wider Devonshire Group, with access to colleague benefits and the opportunity to work in an exceptional environment where heritage, countryside management, and conservation are at the heart of what we do.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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