Job summary:
To undertake a variety of landscape maintenance and development works across Windsor Great Park ensuring works are delivered to the highest standards.
Essential functions of the Job:
- Implement agreed plans and instructions from the Supervisor;
- Undertake a range of tasks including: turf laying and seeding; herbicide application; turf maintenance work; grass cutting; strimming; hedge cutting; leaf collection; tree planting and young tree maintenance including formative pruning, weed control and irrigation; thinning and brashing; clearance of woody undergrowth; felling, shredding and sectional cross-cutting; drainage work including ditch clearance; fencing repairs; litter collection and bin emptying; repair and laying of aggregate tracks and paths; installation and repair of seats and benches;
- Ensure that all interactions with visitors are conducted in a courteous and professional manner and to represent the best interests of the Crown Estate at all times;
- Ensure security and care of plant and machinery;
- Support the team to deliver wider Estate objectives;
- Understand and follow relevant health and safety procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation;
Skills and experience required:
- Previous experience of land management based operations;
- A practical horticultural qualification such as NVQ Level 3 would be an advantage;
- Demonstrable experience and understanding of land based health and safety practices.
- Ability to work on own initiative;
- Attention to detail;
- Team oriented;
- Demonstrable skills in delivering high quality work safely, using a variety of machinery;
- Ability to effectively problem solve;
- Adaptable with a flexible approach;
- A good communicator, confident, friendly, approachable with the ability to engage with a wide variety of people;
- First Aid trained to the required level (training will be provided);
- Ability to effectively problem solve;
- Physically fit and able to work in all weathers;
- Full driving license;
- Ideally the following competency ‘tickets’ (training will be provided): pesticides/tractor/chainsaw.
Advert close date: Thursday 18th May 2023