Forester

at Cowdray Estate
Location Midhurst, West Sussex., United Kingdom
Date Posted 13/04/2026
Category Environment and Countryside
General
Job Type Full-Time Vacancies
Closing Date 30/04/26
Start Date ASAP

Description

How to Apply

Cowdray Estate is seeking a skilled and motivated Forester to join our dedicated Forestry team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of forest management and maintenance activities across more than 2,000 hectares of beautifully managed woodland.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ forestry experience
  • Full, valid driving licence
  • First Aid +F
  • Chainsaw: cross‑cutting & maintenance
  • Small tree felling (up to 380mm)
  • Medium tree felling (up to 760mm)
  • Brushcutter / clearing saw operations

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • PA1 & PA6 pesticide application
  • FMO Base Unit and skidder
  • Safe use of a manually fed chipper
  • Chainsaw operations from a MEWP
  • Large tree felling (over 760mm)
  • Telehandler operations

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