Forestry Assistant

2 weeks ago

Petersfield, Hampshire, United Kingdom COOMBES Group Full time

As our Forestry Assistant you will support colleagues with all aspects of forestry works, including timber harvesting operations, roading, reinstatement works and establishment.

As our Forestry Assistant, you will be responsible for:

· Walking grounds ahead of operations to establish layout, constraints and features highlighting specific issues and opportunities as appropriate/required

· Assisting low loader moves and the logistics of coordinating machinery

· Assisting Operators with site management duties (moving signs, checking and recording specifications) reporting any issues promptly

· Monitoring and coordinating timber stocks and cross-checking timber deliveries

· Acting as a Banksman - directing machinery to always ensure the safety of the public and colleagues

· Delivering parts, consumables and paperwork to/from site, ensuring the location is maintained to highest standards

· Liaising with hauliers to co-ordinate timber despatch

· Undertaking light chainsaw work and other ad hoc duties as required to support the wider team/COOMBES

To be successful as our Forestry Assistant, we would ideally like you to have the following skills/experience:

· Experience within the Forestry sector/industry

· Ability to read and interpret maps, including GPS/GIS

· Experience of planning logistics within set timescales

· Relevant chainsaw tickets

· Strong mechanical skills (general repairs, fitting parts on machinery, etc.)

· Flexibility in your approach to work and problem-solving skills

As this is a multi-site role, a full, UK driving license is essential. The role can be physicals demanding and involve working at height. As you will be working outdoors, you must be happy working in all the British weather has to offer.

What can you expect from us?

· Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

· Company vehicle & fuel card

· Annual bonus (based on company performance)

· Company pension scheme

· Training opportunities and support with personal/professional development

· Employee Assistance Programme – to support mental/physical health and provide legal/financial advice if required

· Access to online GP service for you/your family 24/7

· Rewards & discounts for retail/leisure & more

· Regular social events like our Summer Family Day & The COOMBESmas (Christmas) party

· Length of service awards to celebrate significant milestones

· Opportunities to support COOMBES Social Value objectives (community volunteering/fundraising, etc.)

COOMBES UK are a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor, with over 20 years' experience and expertise in the Forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation, and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.

COOMBES play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.

Following recent, significant growth, we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the UK. We have a strong record of achievement and are committed to meeting the growing demands for safe and efficient delivery.

A family-run SME, we believe in working collaboratively and operating as one team. Our success is only achieved through the hard work, dedication and skill of our people. Operating with transparency and integrity in all that we do, we take responsibility for our actions, empowering and supporting each other to be the best, most authentic version of ourselves consistently.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities, whilst ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect.

Even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have all the experience listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the ideal candidate for this role, or suitable for future vacancies. We are always keen to speak with talented individuals with an interest in joining us here at COOMBES and look forward to hearing from you soon.

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