Estate Worker

Heveningham, Suffolk, IP19

The employer

Heveningham Hall is a privately owned and occupied Georgian country house, with extensive gardens restored to Capability Brown's original - but never implemented - designs by noted English landscape architect Kim Wilkie. The estate extends to 8000+ acres of parkland and woodland.

The job

As Estate Worker you will work as part of a dedicated estate team reporting directly to the estate manager. Your duties will include:
Cutting all deciduous plantations on Kioti Tractor and Wessex Flail.
Watering, use of a 3000L water bowser and vineyard tractor.
Watering newly planted hedges across the whole estate.
Relief Spraying of deciduous plantations.
Spraying parkland thistles and nettles using a Polaris Agri Quad.
During weather conditions that prevent spraying, you will be working with the wider estate team undertaking tasks such as logging, maintenance, and more.
You will also be involved with setting up the estates many events held throughout the year.

What you'll need

Tractor experience essential; compact tractor, ride on tractor, agricultural tractor, etc.
Understanding of chemicals used to best efficiency (PA1, PA6 desired but not essential
Experience of operating agricultural quad bikes and trailers.
Physically fit with a love of working outdoors (in all weathers!)
Ability to work in a small team, with great communication and listening skills.

Where you'll be based

The estate spans 8000 acres, from Heveningham to Sibton to Yoxford. You'll be expected to have your own transport to get to the estate each day and your base will be Heveningham Hall.

What you'll receive

£26,000 - £29,000 per annum dependent on experience
Full time permanent employment based on a minimum of 39 hours per week (7:30am-4:15pm)
PPE provided
Limitless overtime available (and encouraged) including weekends
Stunning working location in the Suffolk countryside

Find out more

To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.

All communication will be treated in complete confidence.