As our Forestry Assistant you will support colleagues with all aspects of forestry works, including timber harvesting operations, roading, reinstatement works and establishment.
As our Forestry Assistant, you will be responsible for:
· Assisting low loader moves and the logistics of coordinating machinery
· Monitoring and coordinating timber stocks and cross-checking timber deliveries
· Liaising with hauliers to co-ordinate timber despatch
· Undertaking light chainsaw work and other ad hoc duties as required to support the wider team/COOMBES
To be successful as our Forestry Assistant, we would ideally like you to have the following skills/experience:
· Experience within the Forestry sector/industry
· Ability to read and interpret maps, including GPS/GIS
· Experience of planning logistics within set timescales
· Relevant chainsaw tickets
· Strong mechanical skills (general repairs, fitting parts on machinery, etc.)
· As this is a multi-site role, a full, UK driving license is essential. As you will be working outdoors, you must be happy working in all the British weather has to offer.
Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
· Company vehicle & fuel card
· Annual bonus (based on company performance)
· Company pension scheme
· Training opportunities and support with personal/professional development
· Employee Assistance Programme – to support mental/physical health and provide legal/financial advice if required
· Access to online GP service for you/your family 24/7
· Rewards & discounts for retail/leisure & more
· Regular social events like our Summer Family Day & The COOMBESmas (Christmas) party
· Length of service awards to celebrate significant milestones
· Opportunities to support COOMBES Social Value objectives (community volunteering/fundraising, etc.)
COOMBES UK 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 we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.
COOMBES play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.
Following recent, significant growth, we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the UK. We have a strong record of achievement and are committed to meeting the growing demands for safe and efficient delivery.
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