Forest Ranger

Forest Ranger Millbrook, East of England, England

Center Parcs
Full Time Millbrook, East of England, England 24500 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Imagine stepping away from the desk and having 400 acres of beautiful forest as your office? The Grounds Services team is responsible for managing and maintaining the forest landscape at each of our villages, including wildlife and biodiversity surveys. Our expert teams are extremely passionate about the natural environment at Center Parcs, which our guests love to see.

FOREST RANGER | Circa £24,500 per annum

In this role, you will support the Grounds Services Manager in the effective management and supervision of the development in accordance with Company and legislative requirements.

You will actively promote conservation aspects, support the Senior Forest Rangers with key tasks and help develop and maintain an effective working team.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring that all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition
  • Maintenance of ornamental landscaping, weeding, pruning and bark mulching
  • Maintenance of interior landscaping as required
  • Grass management
  • Forestry work; including thinning operation and habitat creation
  • Waterway management

Please note that this role will involve working outdoors during periods of adverse weather conditions.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will typically fall between 07:00am and 05:00pm.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

You may also be required to participate in the department’s call-out rota as required.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

  • An NVQ Level 2 qualification in a horticultural or forestry discipline
  • PA1 and PA6 qualifications
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable requirements:

  • A good knowledge of natural history
  • Previous experience within the horticultural or forestry profession at a craftsman level would be an advantage

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

  • Management/Colleague Bonus Scheme
  • Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
  • Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
  • Free use of our leisure facilities
  • Discounted Center Parcs breaks
  • 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
  • Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
  • An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
  • Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 13 June 2023 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 19 June 2023

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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Forest Ranger
Center Parcs

https://www.centerparcs.co.uk/
Ollerton, United Kingdom
Colin McKinlay
$100 to $500 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Hotels & Resorts
1987
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