Estate groundsman/gamekeeper - Ref 1787 Date: April 11, 2026

Estate groundsman/gamekeeper

Worcestershire

Permanent full-time

Remuneration: competitive, dependent on experience

Accommodation: two-bedroom cottage with garden available plus use of workshop

Vehicle: use of pick-up truck and quad bike

Description: exciting position as an estate groundsman on a compact, traditional estate in Worcestershire with a developedpheasant shoot. Couple preferred (housekeeping/occasional cooking/gardening are additional options).

Candidate(s): Positive, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated with a good work ethic. Ability to work independently using initiative in all weathers. Trustworthy, responsible, punctual. Eye for detail and ability to complete tasks to a high standard. Neat and tidy. Good communication skills and physically fit. Complete discretion and confidentiality.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Estate management - mowing, fencing, tree planting, forestry, woodland and grass care, weed control• All game-keeping and conservation duties for compactfamily shoot, including young game bird husbandry, pen construction and maintenance. Previous experience as a gamekeeper is essential • Handyman experience required including groundworks, construction, drainage, electrics/plumbing and basic carpentry and bricklaying• Maintain estate/hire equipment and machinery/tools in good mechanical order• Vermin/pest control• Tractor driving experience and knowledge of using attachments, are essential. Digger driving skills useful• Certificates required for ATV driving, chainsaw operation, shotgun and rifle. • Good maintenance skills for all machinery• Other general estate repair and maintenance• Proficiency in chainsaw operation and maintenance• Security• Current full clean driving licence

This is an important opportunity with scope for development. Best suited to a couple.

References will be required and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please apply with covering letter and CV to pamela.goodman24@gmail.com