Ranger post in the Rights of Way and Countryside Team at East Sussex County Council, maintaining public rights of way and countryside sites across the county. The work is hands-on, covering bridges and stiles, tree felling, vegetation clearance and fixing problems such as boggy ground, stuck vehicles and breakdowns. Much of the time is spent liaising with landowners and the public, outdoors in all weathers and often on rough terrain, across a 37-hour week. A full driving licence is needed, and certification such as chainsaw use is only for later progression, not entry.
What the job involves
- Maintain public rights of way and countryside sites across East Sussex
- Build bridges, stiles and other structures
- Carry out tree felling and vegetation clearance
- Liaise frequently with landowners and the public
- Resolve practical problems such as construction in boggy ground, stuck vehicles and machinery breakdowns
- Work safely near electrical cables and gas mains
- Administer first aid
- Work far from base, adapting available materials
- Use a wide range of hand and power tools and equipment
- Reprioritise a changing workload as new problems are reported
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Extensive practical skills with a range of hand and power tools
- Maintaining tools, equipment and vehicles
- Map reading
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures
- Using initiative to solve problems
- Attention to detail
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
Other
- Ability to work outdoors in all weathers and regularly on rough terrain
- Effective communication skills
Nice to have
- Chainsaw use certification
- First Aid at Work qualification
What’s offered
- Annual leave starting at 25 days a year
- Access to the established pension scheme
- Training and on-the-job experience
- Possible progression to Lead Ranger
- Wider benefits package
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
