ONE of the UK's leading forestry firms is looking for a manager to oversee its operations in a part of Scotland. 

Tilhill's vacancy is one of several currently open across the sector.

1) Forest manager/senior forest manager, Tilhill
Lanarkshire and Ayrshire area - Lanark office

Description
Tilhill is at the forefront of the provision of nature-based solutions that help fight climate change in the most natural way. Our South Scotland forestry region is the largest region within our business both in terms of hectares of land managed and number of staff and therefore plays a key role in our business development aspirations.

We have exciting opportunities for you to be a key member of our Lanarkshire & Ayrshire Area forestry team in the role of Forest Manager or Senior Forest Manager depending on experience.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering a professional high-quality woodland management service to our existing clients together with other on-going forestry related opportunities, including woodland creation. The role includes building sound client relationships and, day to day, the preparation of client estimates, production of reports, implementation and control of work programmes and grant applications, initially in support of more senior forest managers.

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Closing date: Monday, March 6

2) Forestry operatives/arborists, Scottish Woodlands 
Fife, Edinburgh and Central Scotland.

Description
You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality arboricultural/chainsaw work adjacent to powerlines in accordance with Scottish Woodlands and SPEN procedures.

Experience and certification in chainsaw, arboriculture and utility operations would be preferred, however, candidates who demonstrate the right qualities may be accepted with full training provided. To be successful in this role, you must be self-motivated, show initiative and be capable of working as part of our expanding professional team.

Scottish Woodlands Utilities Division is an established company within the Utilities industry, and our work comprises of conducting vegetation management for numerous clients throughout Scotland. All applicants will be required to undergo an employment medical examination including a drugs and alcohol screening. Applicants should also hold a full driver’s licence.

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Closing date: TBC 

Check out our full list of forestry vacancies here. 

If you are interested in advertising in our Jobs section, please contact:
Dali Dahmane on 0141 302 7759 or
email: dali.dahmane@forestryjournal.co.uk