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Join The Crown Estate’s Forestry team at Windsor Great Park and play a vital part in delivering a wide range of forest management and maintenance activities. As a Forester (Machinery Operator), you’ll use specialist forestry machinery and equipment to help care for and enhance one of the UK’s most iconic landscapes. This is a multi-skilled role, offering variety and the chance to make a real impact on the environment and the community.
Job Responsibility:
Operate specialist forestry machinery to maintain high standards of forest management
Carry out activities such as timber harvesting, windblow clear-up, mulching, conservation management, access maintenance, site clearance, hedge cutting, mowing, and timber movement
Support the growing, harvesting, sales, and delivery of Christmas trees
Respond to and help manage unforeseen events in the forest, including storms and wildfires
Work collaboratively with the team to deliver wider Estate objectives
Ensure all work is carried out safely, following risk assessments, safe systems of work, and relevant health and safety legislation
Maintain and secure plant machinery, including timber trailers, cranes, winches, telehandlers, and forestry mowers
Requirements:
At least 3 years’ experience operating heavy plant machinery in forestry or similar environments
Strong understanding of land-based health and safety practices
Demonstrable knowledge of engines, machinery, and hydraulics
Effective communicator—confident, friendly, and approachable, able to engage with a wide variety of people
Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently when needed
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Emergency First Aid plus F qualification
Full, clean manual driving licence
Practical skills in tractor driving, telehandler operation, FMO base unit/skidder/trailer/mulcher, pesticide application (PA1 and 6), pole saw, strimmer/clearing saw, side arm flail, excavator-based operations, and chainsaw cross-cutting and maintenance (including felling up to 380cm)
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