At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain land, support wildlife conservation, and operate machinery for estate management.
- Company: Largest equine welfare charity in the South West, focused on animal rescue and rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, 30 days' holiday, and opportunities for training.
- Other info: Join a passionate team with exciting growth plans and a commitment to conservation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference to animal welfare while enjoying the great outdoors.
- Qualifications: Countryside Management Diploma or equivalent experience, chainsaw and spraying qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 31650 £ per year.
Location: Devon (five sites across the county)
Working pattern: Full-time, with occasional weekend work
Salary: G.5 £31,650 per annum, including a company vehicle with a paid fuel card.
Our client is the largest equine welfare charity in the South West, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of horses and ponies who have suffered neglect, abuse, and trauma. With five sites across Devon and ambitious plans for growth, this is an exciting time to join the team.
They're looking for a skilled and practical Estate Ranger to help maintain their land and support their conservation and wildlife habitat work. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done, and want your skills to make a real difference to animal welfare, this could be the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Site Maintenance and Estate Work
- Operate tractors and attachments for tasks including moving hay bales and clearing muck
- Carry out fencing repairs, gate installations, drainage, and ditch maintenance
- Conduct strimming, hedge cutting, and woodland management
- Use diggers, dumpers, and chainsaws for site maintenance tasks
- Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
- Support biodiversity projects including tree planting and hedgerow management
- Contribute to conservation initiatives that improve sanctuary land
- Health and Safety
- Follow all Health and Safety policies and risk assessments
- Use the internal maintenance system for safety checks and maintenance records
- Identify and report hazards proactively
- Equipment and Materials
- Maintain tools, vehicles, and machinery to ensure safety and efficiency
- Source materials and obtain competitive quotes when required
- Team and Events
- Work collaboratively with the Estate and Sanctuary teams
- Assist with public events, including occasional weekend work
- Support ongoing training and development within the Ranger Team
What You'll Bring
- Essential skills and qualifications:
- Countryside Management Diploma or equivalent practical experience
- PA1 and PA6 Spraying Qualification
- CS30 Chainsaw Qualification
- Proven experience in farm and land management, including tractor operation, fencing, drainage, habitat conservation, strimming, and hedge cutting
- Basic IT skills for maintenance reporting
- Full UK driving licence
What's On Offer
- 30 days' holiday including
Estate Ranger in Torquay employer: EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM
As the largest equine welfare charity in the South West, our client offers a fulfilling work environment where your efforts directly contribute to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses and ponies. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to work across five beautiful sites in Devon, this role as an Estate Ranger not only provides competitive benefits but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare and conservation efforts.
