Kinnordy is a family-owned rural estate on the outskirts of Kirriemuir, Angus. Due to a recent departure, we have a vacancy in our team. We are looking for an Estate Forester / Maintenance worker.
The right individual should be:
* A team player with good communication skills, also happy working alone when necessary.
* Approachable, friendly and able to work with the estate team, outside contractors, tenants and members of the local community.
Description of role:
* Survey and inspect trees, managing safety issues as they arise.
* Chainsaw tree felling, including windblow
* To provide support for other Estate staff, and work as part of the Estate maintenance team.
* Use of smaller forestry machinery including tractor winch, timber trailers, woodchipper and firewood processor.
* Planting of young trees as required.
* Works to control invasive species, including spraying.
* Landscaping as required, includes driveway repairs and small fencing repairs.
* Provision of woodchip and fire logs for Kinnordy House.
* Maintain the Estate equipment provided for your role.
Skills required:
* Experienced chainsaw operator
* Experience driving a tractor
* Skilled in the operation of small forestry equipment.
* Must hold valid UK drivers’ license.
* Skills/ qualifications desirable:
* PA1 and PA6 chemical spraying and CS30/CS31 certificates desirable.
* CS32 Larger tree felling
* CS34/35 Wind blow felling
* PA6AW - spraying near a watercourse.
While the above skills are desirable, the right individual is more important. Training will be provided as necessary to the right candidate.
Hours – Full time
Compensation: Dependent on experience
Accommodation: Could be provided as part of a package.
email office@kinnordy.com Tel: 01575572665
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