The purpose of this role is to enhance the Waitrose brand through the Fishing Department. You will be part of a small team that manages 16 Beats of the River Test and 2 Lake Fisheries. We also farm Trout for the restocking market as well as supplying our own fisheries. Your work will include Riverbank maintenance, mowing, strimming and weed cutting. Fish farming and instructing on Corporate days on the Lake Fisheries.,

Set clear intent, direction and guardrails to achieve outcomes, aligned to the Partnership strategy.
Support Profession Leads to build capability and establish ways
Empower and support Partners through a team of managers to make decisions and resolve challenges.
Enable Partners to have a voice in our business.
Invest in your personal and professional development, acting as a role model for all Partners.
Leverage insight and internal and external networks to keep abreast of key customer requirements, market conditions and trends, including technological advancements.
Own business processes, frameworks and tools within your area, continuously improving them to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Health and Safety: follow safe working practices and be aware of the Risk Assessments for the work we undertake. Contribute to enhancing our culture of H&S
Work to a high standard. We strive to manage the Fishery in a way that provides the Chalkstream experience but not to the detriment of the environment
Be aware that the job is customer-facing, you will be interacting with Anglers and Fish customers on a daily basis
It is your responsibility to look after tools and PPE and to report any breakages or failures
The Fish Farms must be operated to the best animal welfare standards, biosecurity and stockmanship are paramount in achieving this.
Comply with legislation regarding fish farming and the movement of fish., Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.

Good work ethic, punctual, well turned out and polite.
Clean Driving Licence
A good level of fitness, some of the work is physically demanding.
Good customer service prepared to spend time with advice and gather feedback.
Able to work unsupervised and to a high standard
Diligent when working on Fish Farms, able to spot early signs of potential problems
Evidence of basic numeracy and English literacy skills
Trout Farming and Estate maintenance skills an advantage (Carpentry, Chainsaw, Fencing etc)
Good general knowledge of Fly fishing preferable but not essential
A keen interest in the countryside and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.

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