Forest Ranger
Job description
Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Water Quality and Environment team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Forest Ranger.
In your new role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the maintenance of our 74 Tiny Forests and 2022 Commonwealth Games Legacy Forest Sites. You will help the team to grow and shape Severn Trent Waters’ new woodland sites. You will be responsible for general forestry management and contract supervision including work on a variety of forest activities such as assessing tree establishment, re-stock assessments, deer impact assessments, tree care and minor maintenance works.
You will work closely with the existing Forestry Team and your work will form a crucial part of our work as the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 carbon offset and biodiversity partner. You’ll agree works plans, liaise with partners and contractors, and make sure that project goals and annual targets are met.
Some of your other key accountabilities will include:
Establish links with the Tiny Forest Keeper Teams to communicate about site specific needs and events, while ensuring site infrastructure is checked regularly to maintain health and safety standards.
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Complete dangerous tree checks where required
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Liaise with customers, landowners, the public and local authorities, and other professionals such as ecologists, archaeologists.
- Supervise contractors and sub-contractors during tree planting and maintenance works.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
As Forest Ranger you will be experienced in communicating and influencing and engaging with our customers, partners and stakeholders informing them on the positive steps we are taking to improve wildlife and the wider environment in our region.
To be successful, it’s expected that you’ll have experience of practical land management, forestry or conservation work, tree care, and site-based health and safety management.
You’ll also have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work using your own initiative and supervise contractors.
As travel is expected, a full driving licence will be required.
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we would love to talk to you too.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of the perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
Salary between £20,917 - £26,000- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at [email protected].
And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.
Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
