Forest Manager

Vacancies with Euroforest Ireland

Euroforest Ireland is the largest independent provider of timber harvesting and marketing solutions in Ireland. Our managers have in excess of 40 years of progressive development and historically more than 58 years' experience in maximising returns for our clients throughout Ireland. Activities countrywide are supported by the head office in Arklow, Co. Wicklow and a network of regional offices. Our roots in forestry are the deepest roots in the country, and our aim is to offer the very best service to all forest owners.

Due to Euroforest Ireland's continued growth, we have a vacancy in the following role:

We are looking for a committed worker with a keen interest in forestry.

1. Professional forest management
2. Recruitment of new forest owners to the services we provide
3. Supervision of harvesting and other forest operations
4. Organising both harvesting and daily transport activity
5. Felling Licence and forest road grant application review
6. Advising owners on best forest practice and maximising financial returns, particularly in relation to harvesting and managing semi mature plantations
7. Maintaining inventory and financial data on bespoke management systems
8. Reporting on progress at weekly team meetings
9. Marketing – servicing supply contracts to customers
10. Costing & pricing of harvesting & management operations
11. Maintaining industry standards on health and safety and environmental management
12. A strong appreciation of commercial forestry
13. Motivated and highly organised, agile and adaptable to change
14. An ability to work on own initiative
15. Excellent planning and project management abilities
16. Excellent interpersonal skills
17. Full driving licence
18. Excellent IT skills
19. Ability to exercise good judgment with minimal supervision
20. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
21. A recognised qualification in forestry at level 7/8 on the QQI Framework of qualifications or equivalent
22. A knowledge of all Forest Service forestry schemes
23. A knowledge of all paperwork associated with the Department for Landowners
24. A knowledge or experience of harvesting and marketing of timber

Salary commensurate with experience, plus phone, laptop and transport.

Please note, this is a physically demanding role and a requirement to complete medical assessment may be required.

If you are interested in a challenging career with development opportunities in an expanding industry, as part of an experienced team, please email your C.V to Euroforest Ireland at info@euroforestireland.ie.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL US ON:

Arklow Business Enterprise Centre, Kilbride Industrial Business Estate, Arklow, Co. Wicklow Y14 T440