Harvesting Contracts Supervisor
| Posting date: | 24 October 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Location: | Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Scottish Woodlands
Harvesting Contracts Supervisor
Dumfries – South West Scotland
The UK government has committed to a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and due to this our work programmes have increased significantly. Scottish Woodlands is seeking a Contracts Supervisor to join our South West Scotland timber harvesting team based at our Dumfries office. As a key member of a high performing team, operating in a competitive and commercial environment, we are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with relevant harvesting experience.
The Role…
Based out of our Dumfries office, covering Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire, key duties will include monitoring all aspects of timber harvesting operations; ensuring operating standards and procedures are met, budget performance is monitored, timber stocks are quantified and managed and promoting a high level of environmental and health and safety standards.
The successful applicant will have experience within the timber harvesting, arboriculture or forestry industry, and an ability to work alongside contractors is essential. The successful applicant would be part of a team responsible for the company’s growing harvesting activity in these areas and should have experience and good working knowledge of contract processes.
As this role involves frequent travel to remote locations, a full current driving licence is essential. Basic skills in Microsoft Office and experience with GIS Mapping would be preferred.
Scottish Woodlands offer ...
An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, and the opportunity for equity participation.
The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.
Closing Date: Friday 29th November 2024
Scottish Woodlands is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Harvesting Contracts Supervisor
Dumfries – South West Scotland
The UK government has committed to a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and due to this our work programmes have increased significantly. Scottish Woodlands is seeking a Contracts Supervisor to join our South West Scotland timber harvesting team based at our Dumfries office. As a key member of a high performing team, operating in a competitive and commercial environment, we are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with relevant harvesting experience.
The Role…
Based out of our Dumfries office, covering Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire, key duties will include monitoring all aspects of timber harvesting operations; ensuring operating standards and procedures are met, budget performance is monitored, timber stocks are quantified and managed and promoting a high level of environmental and health and safety standards.
The successful applicant will have experience within the timber harvesting, arboriculture or forestry industry, and an ability to work alongside contractors is essential. The successful applicant would be part of a team responsible for the company’s growing harvesting activity in these areas and should have experience and good working knowledge of contract processes.
As this role involves frequent travel to remote locations, a full current driving licence is essential. Basic skills in Microsoft Office and experience with GIS Mapping would be preferred.
Scottish Woodlands offer ...
An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, and the opportunity for equity participation.
The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.
Closing Date: Friday 29th November 2024
Scottish Woodlands is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK.