McEwan Contractors Ltd

Woodland & Countryside Maintenance Operative

McEwan Contractors is a small Cheshire-based business specialising in woodland and countryside management. We are currently recruiting for a multi-skilled person to work on a range of local authority, commercial and conservation contracts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fulfilling the following duties:

• Installation of fences, gates, stiles, wooden bridges, signage (year-round)
• Strimming and mowing (summer season)
• Tree work (autumn/winter)
• Map reading/navigation skills

  
Experience in the above tasks is essential and applicants will also need:

• Ability to spend a full day outside, often on difficult terrain, in all weathers
• A good level of fitness and mobility
• Full clean driving licence
• Good communication skills

   
The following skills/competencies are essential:

• Chainsaw licence

   
The following skills/competencies are desirable. Training can be provided where possible:

• Chipper certificate
• Strimmer certificate
• PA1 & PA6 spraying certificate
• Trailer towing experience/licence
• Digger driver
• First Aid + Forestry
• Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety
• An interest in woodlands and wildlife

   
Salary from £27,000 dependent on experience.

Please contact Vern on 07957 455220

Closing Date: 12/02/2026  Location: Northwich