Cowal and Trossachs Forest District, Aberfoyle
£18,281 plus benefits
You will be responsible for assisting the Harvesting Forester in the management of Standing Sale Clearfell and Thinning sites. This role shall require you to support planning programmes, inspect sites to ensure health and safety guidelines are being adhered to, supervise staff when required and complete clerical duties.
To be successful in this role you will need recent practical experience in forestry. It would also be an advantage if you have experience in managing Harvesting and Marketing operations and have a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Benefits include a Civil Service Pension or stakeholder pension scheme, 25 days annual leave and
flexible working options.
Please click on the job specification to view further details regarding this post
To download the forms please click on application pack.
To request a hard copy of the application forms, please write to Jillian Buchan, HR Services, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT.
Please note all applications must be accompanied by a Forestry Commission application form.
Please quote ref: HR09/38
No recruitment agencies please.
Closing date: 9 July 2009.
The Forestry Commission is committed to providing equal opportunities for all sectors of the community, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexuality, transgender and working patterns.
