Estate Ranger - Ref 1854 Date: July 2, 2026

Estate Ranger

Job Details:

Job Title – Estate Ranger

Location – West Dorset

Position Type – Full-Time, Permanent

This is an exciting and newly created position, working in a truly unique environment which will help manage the Estate’s 1,000 acres of woodland.

The role is a hands-on, practical position undertaking the full range of woodland management activities, from planting, maintenance and clearing fallen timber through to felling and timber extraction as well as vermin control and fence maintenance.

The role is highly seasonal, with priorities shifting throughout the year. The successful candidate will be comfortable working to an annual cycle rather than a fixed daily routine. They will also need to be adaptable, safetyconscious, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and in all weather conditions.

Skills and Competencies:

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ forestry experience.• Good chainsaw maintenance and felling skills.• Chainsaw certification NPTC Units 201,202 or equivalent.• Good tractor driving and timber forwarding skills.• Strong understanding and appreciation of woodland maintenance practices and silvicultural systems• Good record keeping and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Strimming and brush cutter training and experience• Tractor and machinery maintenance• Familiarity with and use of a range of tractor attachments• PA1 & PA6 Knapsack sprayers• Forestry Machine Operations (FMO) certificates• Shotgun and/or Firearms licence holder

Benefits

• Competitive salary • On-site accommodation • Pension scheme• Additional training

Please send your CV and cover email outlining your suitability for the role to estateoffice@ilchester-estates.co.uk.