Recreation Craftsperson New Forest
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,123 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Burley, Oakham |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 412957 |
Summary
act as the face of Forestry England on site, by being approachable for questions and engage with visitors in a polite and appropriate manner
inspect, manage, and maintain recreational facilities in line with Forestry England’s Health & Safety standards to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience
undertake forest estate management operations - this includes reporting of fly-tipping, litter picking, maintenance of equipment, restoration and creation of various habitats, and improvement of the landscape such as felling, fencing, pruning, and planting of trees and shrubs
manage vegetation along recreation trails, cycle paths and car parks through use of chainsaw and brush cutters
contribute to the delivery of key programmes by providing a support service in delivering essential surveys, events, and sales
work closely with volunteers to ensure they have a safe and positive experience in line with our volunteer management processes
assist with onsite communication between recreation and land management teams, franchise operations, neighbours and wider stakeholders to maintain close working relationships and to improve the customer experience
inspect, manage, and maintain recreational facilities in line with Forestry England’s Health & Safety standards to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience
undertake forest estate management operations - this includes reporting of fly-tipping, litter picking, maintenance of equipment, restoration and creation of various habitats, and improvement of the landscape such as felling, fencing, pruning, and planting of trees and shrubs
manage vegetation along recreation trails, cycle paths and car parks through use of chainsaw and brush cutters
contribute to the delivery of key programmes by providing a support service in delivering essential surveys, events, and sales
work closely with volunteers to ensure they have a safe and positive experience in line with our volunteer management processes
assist with onsite communication between recreation and land management teams, franchise operations, neighbours and wider stakeholders to maintain close working relationships and to improve the customer experience
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