Forest Craftsperson

Job Title: Forest Craftsperson

Reference: REQ1192, Type: Permanent, Location: Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, Industry: Agriculture Fishing and Forestry, Salary: £30414 - £31814 per annum + 28.97% employer pension contributions

We’re looking for a Forest Craftsperson to join our South Region Land Management team. You’ll be based out of our Ae location.

Our Land Management teams play a vital role in caring for Scotland’s national forests and land, helping us manage around 9% of the country’s land area. The team are responsible for a wide range of activities including woodland creation and restocking, harvesting, environmental and wildlife management, infrastructure maintenance, and supporting visitor experiences. Through this work, they contribute to climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use.

Responsibilities

• Chainsaw work, tree felling and windblow clearance, tree planting and plant handling, mai...