Forester (Machinery Operator)
The Crown EstateEngland, United Kingdom
Posted November 25, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Crown Estate is a significant national landowner with a diverse £16bn portfolio that includes urban centres and development opportunities; one of the largest rural holdings in the country; Regent Street and St James’s in London’s West End; and Windsor Great Park. We also manage the seabed and much of the coastline around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, playing a major role in the UK’s world leading offshore wind sector. We are a unique business with a unique heritage. Set up by an Act of Parliament, and occupying a space between the public and private sector, we act independently and commercially to grow the value of the portfolio for the nation. We are a company for the country and all of our net revenue profit goes to the Treasury for the benefit of the nation’s finances. This has totalled more than £4bn over the last ten years. Through our activities and investments, we create national environmental, social and financial value both for now and into the long term.
Job Description
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.
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).
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Performance related bonus
- Market leading family policies
- Shopping discounts in the West End
- Private healthcare
- Life and critical illness cover
- 28 days holiday with the option to buy more
