Senior Forest Ranger

Imagine stepping away from the desk and having 400 acres of beautiful forest as your office? The Grounds Services Team is responsible for managing and maintaining our forest landscape, including wildlife and biodiversity surveys. Our expert teams are extremely passionate about the natural environment at Center Parcs, which our guests love to see.

SENIOR FOREST RANGER | £14.18 per hour

You will be responsible for supporting the Ground Services Manager in the effective management and supervision of the department in accordance with the company and legislative requirements, ensuring efficient and disciplined working practices, and the highest level of guest care is provided at all times.

You will oversee all aspects of forestry and estate work as detailed within our forest management plan and ongoing maintenance programme. You will also carry out and manage your own key task areas under the guidance of the Ground Services Manager.

This role also requires you to participate in the department’s call-out rota as the senior representative of the department as required.

You must be prepared to attend for additional duties during periods of adverse weather conditions.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. Shifts will fall between 7am and 3:30pm. Weekends and on-call duties on a rota basis.  This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience in both forestry and estate work and ideally you will have previous supervisory experience.

Essential requirements:

• NVQ level 2 in one of the following: Horticulture, Forestry, Countryside Management or equivalent experience / prepared to undertake training
• Good knowledge of natural history and have an interest in nature conservation
• Previous experience in the use of agricultural, forestry and horticultural machinery, along with a certified competency in use of pesticides
• Full manual driving licence, held for a minimum of 6 months

Desirable requirements:

• Previous supervisory experience

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 17th December 2024 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: 18th December 2024

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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