Woodsperson
Approximately 8 miles from Truro, Cornwall

About Us

Tregothnan is a rural estate with a diverse portfolio of agricultural, property and business interests. The Estate sits on the banks of the River Fal and is home to a world-renowned botanical garden and pioneering tea plantations, and supports employment across gardens, forestry, farming, maintenance, joinery and professional services. Combining a deep respect for heritage with a progressive and commercial approach, the estate is committed to responsible stewardship and the long-term care of its exceptional landscape.

The Estate offers a diverse range of roles and activities, with a strong community spirit, inspiring surroundings, and engaging work. Working at Tregothnan means becoming part of Cornwall’s heritage while helping to shape its modern future.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Woodsperson to join our small, friendly, and established team at a very exciting time in the history of woodland management of the Estate. The work is varied and covers all aspects of woodland management in predominantly broadleaf woodland.

Duties include:

- Planting, maintenance and establishment of new and recently planted trees.
- Thinning and small-scale harvesting/woodland restructuring.

About You

You will need:

- Experience in woodland management, including the use of associated machinery.
- The ability to demonstrate a wide range of silvicultural (the growing and cultivation of trees) skills and knowledge.
- Good health & safety awareness.
- A passion for the outdoors and working in this environment.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.
- Good communication skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to work well within a team.
- A full clean driving licence and own transport, as we are in a rural location, with no public transport links.

Benefits

- Salary circa £27,000pa, depending on experience
- 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7.45am-4.15pm
- 21 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Healthcare cash back plan.
- Discount scheme with high street and online retailers.
- Salary sacrifice homeware, tech and cycle to work schemes.
- Chainsaw and pesticide spraying training will be provided.

Application deadline: 16/06/2026