JOB DESCRIPTION:
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, stimming and weed cutting. Fish farming and instructing on Corporate days on the Lake Fisheries.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
- Invest in your personal and professional development, acting as a role model for all Partners.
- Set clear intent, direction and guardrails to achieve outcomes, aligned to the Partnership strategy.
- The Fish Farms must be operated to the best animal welfare standards, biosecurity and stockmanship are paramount in achieving this.
- 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
- Leverage insight and internal and external networks to keep abreast of key customer requirements, market conditions and trends, including technological advancements.
- Empower and support Partners through a team of managers to make decisions and resolve challenges.
- It is your responsibility to look after tools and PPE and to report any breakages or failures
- Own business processes, frameworks and tools within your area, continuously improving them to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Comply with legislation regarding fish farming and the movement of fish.
- Enable Partners to have a voice in our business.
- Support Profession Leads to build capability and establish ways
- Be aware that the job is customer-facing, you will be interacting with Anglers and Fish customers on a daily basis
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Good work ethic, punctual, well turned out and polite.
- A good level of fitness, some of the work is physically demanding.
- Diligent when working on Fish Farms, able to spot early signs of potential problems
- Able to work unsupervised and to a high standard
- Good customer service prepared to spend time with advice and gather feedback.
- Clean Driving Licence
- A keen interest in the countryside and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Trout Farming and Estate maintenance skills an advantage (Carpentry, Chainsaw, Fencing etc)
- Evidence of basic numeracy and English literacy skills
- Good general knowledge of Fly fishing preferable but not essential
JOB DETAILS:
Company: John Lewis
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bournemouth, GB
Application Deadline: N/A
More details at:
https://www.careers-trivia.com/job/john-lewis-jobs-31/