Part-Time - Estate Worker - (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Estate Worker

Situated between the Mersey and the Manchester ship canal the Woolston eyes SSSI is home to an abundance of wildlife. The site is managed in partnership with Woolston Eyes Conservation Group (WECG) who have managed the site since the 1970s.

The four wetland beds attract large numbers of duck and waders, and the site is nationally important for breeding black neck grebe, pochard and gadwall.

As well as developing and managing the existing wetland habitat, we have recently begun an ambitious project to restore habitat for Willow Tit – one of the UK’s most declining species – with a new and exciting project funded through Natural England Species Recovery Programme. And we plan to restore over 50ha of woodland habitat through coppicing and invasive species management.

Key areas of work

• Habitat management and grounds maintenance
• Routine operation, record keeping, servicing and maintenance of machinery and vehicles to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.
• Keeping up to date health and safety records to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and to enable improvements to be set.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with our partners

Essential

• Using and maintaining vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment to agreed standards.
• Practical land management experience and delivering estate management works.

Desirable

• Biological recording
• Knowledge/understanding of nature conservation.
• Lantra or equivalent qualification in tractors, trailers, chainsaw, brushcutter and knapsack sprayers.

Despite being situated in the centre of town this site can feel very remote and has limited facilities. This role will suit someone who is comfortable with being outside all day in all weathers with a good level of fitness.

This is a fixed term 3 month Contract, Part Time role for 3 days a week, 22.5 hours per week. There is potential for this role to be extended.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from January 2024. For further information please contact Rebecca.longden@rspb.org.uk

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.