Forestry Support Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forestry Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting colleagues with all aspects of forestry works, including timber harvesting operations, roading, reinstatement works, and establishment.
This role will involve:
* Conducting site walks to establish layout, constraints, and features, highlighting specific issues and opportunities as required;
* Assisting with low loader moves and logistics coordination;
* Supporting operators with site management duties, including moving signs, checking and recording specifications, and reporting any issues promptly;
* Maintaining timber stocks and cross-checking timber deliveries;
* Acting as a Banksman, directing machinery to ensure the safety of the public and colleagues;
* Delivering parts, consumables, and paperwork to/from site, ensuring high standards of location maintenance;
* Liaising with hauliers to coordinate timber dispatch;
* Undertaking light chainsaw work and other ad-hoc duties as required to support the wider team.
About Us
We are a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor with over 20 years' experience and expertise in the Forestry sector.
We have forged a strong industry reputation and believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.
We play a key role within the Rail industry, providing off-track solutions and minor civils works in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.
What We Offer
As a Forestry Assistant, you can expect:
* A competitive basic salary (reviewed annually);
* A company vehicle and fuel card;
* An annual bonus based on company performance;
* A company pension scheme;
* Training opportunities and support for personal and professional development;
* An Employee Assistance Programme to support mental and physical health;
* Access to an online GP service for you and your family;
* Rewards and discounts for retail and leisure activities;
* Regular social events and length of service awards;
* Opportunities to support community volunteering and fundraising initiatives.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We provide equal opportunities and ensure that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect.