Contracts Supervisor / Assistant Harvesting Manager

The role...

will be varied but mainly focussed on supervising timber harvesting operations and providing support to the local harvesting managers. You will aid the team in managing harvesting sites to industry standards and within all health and safety, and environmental legislation. In this role you will liaise with contractors, third party landowners, and clients, as well as monitoring and recording timber production figures. This role offers a good opportunity for progression within the business for the right candidate.

Ideally applicants would have a relevant academic qualification in Forestry, though this is not deemed essential as full training will be provided. Applicants will be selected on their experience and knowledge of the industry as well as relevant qualifications. This position may also suit someone with an environmental, geography, agricultural, rural surveying, or other land-based qualification or who has relevant practical experience. You should have a professional acumen, be commercially aware, and possess excellent communication and organisation skills. Experience of contract, project, and health and safety management would be advantageous for this role.

Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence. Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing towards attaining chartered status or another similar professional qualification is encouraged.

Benefits Package:

In return, [Employer hidden] offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, bonus scheme and the opportunity for equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with [Employer hidden] or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

Application Process

All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note, as part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.

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