Forestry and Estate Worker
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Mortimer West End |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
Summary
The Englefield Estate are offering an exciting opportunity to join the forestry team managing 1,300 hectares of woodland in Berkshire and Hampshire. The Englefield Estate is a long established, family-owned business based in West Berkshire managing a diverse range of land and property interests, in both rural and urban areas. We take pride in delivering enduring economic, social, and environmental impact for the Estate and the wider local community. The Estate’s c1,300ha of woodlands are split roughly 50/50 conifer and broadleaf and are manged for timber production, wildlife and recreational benefits. www.englefieldestate.co.uk
About the Role:
The role is a hands-on, practical position carrying out forestry and estate management activities that enhance the Estate’s woodlands and wider rural landscape, contributing towards the Estate’s vision to be a diverse and sustainable business, supporting vibrant communities and delivering environmental benefit.
The successful candidate will also be involved in external contracting where appropriate, working on woodlands or Estates not owned by The Englefield Estate. The successful candidate will be part of the small, established forestry team working out of the Estate’s Forestry Yard in Mortimer West End. The work will cover the full range of forest management activities from planting and pruning to tree felling and timber extraction.
Key duties:
The core duties of the role include:
• Tree planting
• Plantation maintenance
• Tree Felling
• Fencing
• Tractor driving