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A vacancy to fill or looking for work you have more opportunity for sucess with Forestry Journal. Target the right people by using Forestry Journal. Please contact Anne on 01948 662825 anne@forestryjournal.co.uk
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Harvester Operator wanted. Must have FMOC, NPTC and experience. For mainly thinning work. Possibly be opportunity for operator with their own harvester. To work Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, South Wales Border. 07876785310  
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 LOWTHER
FORESTRY GROUP LTD
Contracts Manager – Based at Penrith, Cumbria Lowther Forestry Group Ltd offers one of the most comprehensive and competant range of forestry and landscaping contracting services throughout Britain. Based at our Head Office in Penrith, Cumbria, the role requires a self motivated and professional individual to assist the Regional Manager in running contracts and developing the business throughout the North West of England and Scotland. The work will involve all aspects of contract management including estimating, procurement, site management and supervision as well as the implementation of work programmes with a strong emphasis towards health and safety. The candidate should have a qualification in Forestry and/or Horticulture as well as relevant experience in a similar role. You should have a strong commercial outlook and be able to demonstrate an ability to build and maintain good client relationships. Excellent organisational, communication, financial, supervisory and IT skills are beneficial but above all we are seeking someone with the drive and enthusiasm to succeed in what will be a demanding role. In return we offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package together with excellent career and personal development opportunities. To be considered for the position please send your CV together with an introductory letter for the attention of: Tash Wetherill Closing date for applications
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 TenderThe Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for Small Scale Forestry Works within Scottish Lowlands Forest District. Scottish Lowlands Forest District (SLFD) has approximately 5000ha of Woodlands In and Around Towns (WIAT). It is the intention of SLFD to bring these areas into productive management. This framework agreement is aimed at securing contractors who have or are prepared to invest in the skills, machinery and workforce to undertake woodland management in these high profile, sensitive and often complicated areas. If you are interested in a tender pack please contact Simon Hirst at Forestry Commission No later than 23/01/2012 or look
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Forestry Commission Scotland DIRECT
PRODUCTION HARVESTING The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for direct production harvesting in Tentsmuir Forest, Tay Forest District. The majority of this work will comprise first thinning of pine stands affected by Dothistroma needle blight, removing a high proportion of stems to permit improved airflow. Some clearfelling of pine stands and first thinning of spruce stands will also be included in the contract. The estimated total value of the contract is £400,000 The estimated contract volume is approximately 30,000m³obs (approximately 26,500 tonnes) The anticipated contract start date will be 2nd April 2012 to be completed by 31st March 2014 To apply please either download the documentation from the Forestry Commission website or request tender documents from Simon Hirst at the address below. Documents will be available from 9th December 2011. Invitation to Tender must be completed and returned to the address below no later than 16.00 hours on 6th February 2012.
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Chaldean Estate is seeking tenders from firewood processing teams
able to process initially 150 cu m of hardwood into 1 tonne bags, from a base approx. 10 km west of Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. The work can be done between now and August 2012. The quantity is likely to rise to 400 cu m in future years. Applicants should
contact Rod Pass on 01440 783820, or 07718 383 515 for further
information.
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 Forestry Manager The Irish Forestry Unit Trust (IForUT) presently manages €170m of forest assets in Ireland & the UK and a further $40m of timberland assets in North America on behalf of Irish institutional investors. Due to increasing business needs an additional in-house management support position has arisen to assist the executive team in the day to day management of the Trusts assets. Role: To assist in the expansion of forest assets under management and to assist in the ongoing development of innovative and cost effective management processes that are FSC compliant. Technical knowledge, skills & experience: 3rd level Forestry, GIS or Business qualification Experience in forest planning, production forecasting and inventory Working experience of FSC compliance Key Competencies: Microsoft Excel/ Access ArcMap Electronic data collection and management Typical Responsibilities: Forest Management Plan preparation Acquisition due-diligence reporting Internal auditing of FSC compliance Production forecasting and measurement Operational reporting and analysis Personal attributes: Excellent analytical skills Strong business and commercial awareness Excellent interpersonal skills The successful candidate will be expected to reside in the Munster/ Leinster region. Cover letter and CV should be emailed to info@iforut.ie no later than 15th January and will be treated in the strictest of confidence. For an initial informal discussion on this position please email darryn@iforut.ie. www.iforut.ie
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Forwarder driver required for working in North Borders/Central Scotland. New Machine. Permanent position Experience preferred. Tel 07769685316 Good Harvesting Work Available Prompt payment, could be continuous. North England/Borders Tel: 07867921847
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PTS Forestry Contractors
Ltd
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 We are the world’s number 1 manufacturer of wood based panel products. Our UK base at Chirk utilises 1.3million tonnes of timber per annum, that’s equivalent to 50,000 deliveries per year. We now have new opportunities within our Timber Buying function for: Graduate Timber
Buyers The roles 
Develop and strengthen our existing supplier and haulage base to
sustain long-term supply Selection and management
of harvesting contractors, ensuring that all health & safety,
environmental and FSC requirements are fully met Responsible for
maintaining ongoing FSC certification The candidates
With a recently obtained degree in forestry or similar relevant
subject, you will have some operational experience in the forestry/timber
industry Willing to take
on this exciting, challenging opportunity, you will be looking to
significantly progress your career in a multi-national, dynamic
and successful organisation You will be target
driven, resilient and persuasive The successful candidate
will receive a competitive salary, target-based bonus, and car allowance
www.kronospan.co.uk
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Forwarder/harvester operator wanted. Must have operator tickets. Please contact Richard James for further information on 07786 954805 or email rjlogging@btinternet.com
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Head Forester required for private estate in south Cumbria. Must be familiar with all aspects of hard and soft woodland management, Grant Schemes, Certification. Needs to live locally and to be "hands on". They will be required to deal with contractors, market timber,establish and monitor new plantings and over see sawmill. Replies in writing or e mail to Mr M Sandys, Graythwaite Hall, Ulverston, Cumbria. myles@graythwaitehall.co.uk
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