FORESTRY OPERATIVE

We are looking for an experienced forester to join our team.

The successful candidate will have experience in the woodland/forestry sector. You will also be well organised, adaptable, and reliable. In view of the varied content of the role, a background of having worked on a rural Estate would be helpful but is not essential. The individual will be a supportive team player, who is engaged, self-motivated and thrives when working with others but equally alone. Good communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities
· Other key forestry work including planting, plantation maintenance, firewood production.
· Maintain equipment, machines, and PPE in good, safe, clean, and functional order.
· Ensure H&S responsibilities are fulfilled, including responsibility for your personal safety and others affected by your work.
· Help with the Christmas tree harvest and installation teams.
· Carry out any other general grounds maintenance tasks as required.

Essential Skills
· To understand the basic principles of forest and land management, so work can be undertaken to the correct standards.
· Chainsaw experience and certification including maintenance, cross-cutting and small tree felling. Large tree felling and windblow certificates would be advantageous.
· Experience of tractor driving, firewood processing, use of winch, skidder and forwarding trailer desirable.
· Full UK driving licence.
· An interest in the forestry sector with the desire to learn and progress. Other desirable qualifications include Spraying, ATV, other relevant NPTC/LANTRA/FISA qualifications or certifications.

A competitive salary, package and training will be available to the successful candidate.

If you would like to apply for the position, please send your CV and supporting statement on your suitability for the role to sparry@elveden.com