6 February 2023
Filled
Tractor & Telehandler Operator
Heveningham, Suffolk, IP19
The employer
The Heveningham Hall Estate, encompassing Sibton Park Estate and Wilderness Reserve, a collection of exclusive-use country houses, luxury holiday cottages, and off-grid boltholes spread over a privately owned 8000 acre country estate. Wilderness Reserve is a long-term conservation and restoration project - protecting English nature and breathing new life into historic properties. It is unlike anything or any place you’ve ever been before.
The job
You'll be working as part of the estate team, completing a wide variety of tasks including rolling, cultivating, leading woodchip, power harrowing, hedge cutting using Sherborne equipment, low-loader towing. Must have experience with JCB Telehandlers and Valtra tractors.
What you'll need
A minimum 5 years experience in a similar setting
Experience and ticket for operating JCB Telehandler
Clear, concise communication skills
Knowledge of operating Valtra tractors
Ability and knowledge to change equipment attachments
Forestry experience preferred but not essential
Physically fit with a love of working outdoors (in all weathers!)
A Full UK driving licence and your own transport to get to the estate (use of Land Rover Defenders while on the estate)
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.
What you'll receive
- £26,000 - £29,000 per annum (employed) dependent on experience
- Salary reviewed annually
- Full time permanent employment based on a minimum of 40 hours per week (7:30am-4:15pm)
- Limitless overtime available (and encouraged) including weekends
- Stunning working location in the Suffolk countryside
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
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.