Forester
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Midhurst, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Cowdray Estate is seeking a skilled and motivated Forester to join our dedicated Forestry team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of forest management and maintenance activities across more than 2,000 hectares of beautifully managed woodland.
As a Forester, you’ll be involved in the day to day delivery of high quality forestry operations, including:
• Timber harvesting
• Pesticide applications
• Establishing and maintaining young plantations
• Conservation and habitat management projects
• Operating forestry vehicles, machinery, and equipment
You’ll need to be adaptable, safety conscious, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team — in all weather conditions.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Minimum 5 years’ forestry experience
• Full, valid driving licence
• First Aid +F
• Chainsaw: cross cutting & maintenance
• Small tree felling (up to 380mm)
• Medium tree felling (up to 760mm)
• Brushcutter / clearing saw operations
Desirable (Not Essential)
• PA1 & PA6 pesticide application
• FMO Base Unit and skidder
• Safe use of a manually fed chipper
• Chainsaw operations from a MEWP
• Large tree felling (over 760mm)
• Telehandler operations
Why Join Cowdray
You’ll be part of a respected estate with a long standing commitment to sustainable woodland management, conservation, and environmental stewardship. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied, rewarding outdoor role within a supportive team.
Benefits
Pension scheme
23 Days holiday plus bank holidays
As a Forester, you’ll be involved in the day to day delivery of high quality forestry operations, including:
• Timber harvesting
• Pesticide applications
• Establishing and maintaining young plantations
• Conservation and habitat management projects
• Operating forestry vehicles, machinery, and equipment
You’ll need to be adaptable, safety conscious, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team — in all weather conditions.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Minimum 5 years’ forestry experience
• Full, valid driving licence
• First Aid +F
• Chainsaw: cross cutting & maintenance
• Small tree felling (up to 380mm)
• Medium tree felling (up to 760mm)
• Brushcutter / clearing saw operations
Desirable (Not Essential)
• PA1 & PA6 pesticide application
• FMO Base Unit and skidder
• Safe use of a manually fed chipper
• Chainsaw operations from a MEWP
• Large tree felling (over 760mm)
• Telehandler operations
Why Join Cowdray
You’ll be part of a respected estate with a long standing commitment to sustainable woodland management, conservation, and environmental stewardship. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied, rewarding outdoor role within a supportive team.
Benefits
Pension scheme
23 Days holiday plus bank holidays