Estate Worker – Titchwell Marsh and Snettisham

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Estate Worker to support the maintenance and development of RSPB reserves in Northwest Norfolk, including the prestigious RSPB Titchwell Marsh and Snettisham. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that our infrastructure, buildings, and estate are well-maintained to provide a high-quality experience for visitors while meeting conservation and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop buildings and site infrastructure, including footpaths and fencing, to ensure they are operating effectively.
• Lead on the servicing and maintenance of machinery, tools, and vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Oversee the management of the workshop, drying room, and storage areas.
• Lead on estate maintenance, including vegetation cutting and strimming, to meet presentation and safety standards.
• Manage and coordinate estate maintenance volunteers and work parties to support estate management activities.
• Be responsible for the purchasing of tools and equipment in line with the authorised budget.
• Assist with habitat management as directed by the Warden.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality practical estate maintenance work.
• Experience in operating, maintaining, and servicing machinery, tools, and vehicles including record keeping
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Experience in vegetation cutting and strimming.
• Good people skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and the ability to create risk assessments and follow safe working practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Experience and relevant licence for towing trailers.
• Experience using a pedestrian mower.
• Emergency first aid qualification.

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee benefits package including pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If practical estate work is your thing and you’re excited about working in a dynamic outdoor environment, we would love to hear from you!

This is a permanent full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking to conduct interviews and practical skills checks for this position as soon as suitable candidates present themselves, so please do not delay in applying. We reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

For further information please contact [email protected]

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. Please provide a cover letter with your application explaining why you would be a good fit for this role. 

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.