HARVESTING MANAGER/SENIOR HARVESTING MANAGER
(South West Scotland)
Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned, and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client’s specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position:
HARVESTING MANAGER/SENIOR HARVESTING MANAGER, SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with relevant harvesting and marketing experience to join our existing team in South Scotland. The key duties would involve working closely with our existing clients and customers and development of new business.
Based out of our Castle Douglas Office, you would be responsible for the company’s growing harvesting activity in this area and should have both operational experience and a good working knowledge of harvesting processes.
You should have an depth understanding of timber marketing, standing sale assessment, site planning, harvesting systems and working with contractors is essential. You should be capable of working with the existing timber harvesting team in addition to Forest Management colleagues on existing client properties and possess excellent communication and organisational ability.
To be successful in this role you must have demonstrable operational experience and be capable of working on your own initiative. Relevant academic qualifications is preferred and a current driving licence is essential. Applicants will be selected on their experience and knowledge of the industry as well as relevant qualifications and certification.
Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes pension scheme, life assurance, private health care, company vehicle and the opportunity for equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice on the careers section of our Webpage.
For any role specific queries, you can speak in confidence to Dessy Henry, Regional Manager on 07785224776. For any queries on the application process, please email hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk
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