Contracts Supervisor / Assistant Harvesting Manager

Confederation of Forest Industries; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

La Confédération des Industries Forestières recrute un Superviseur de Contrats en Récolte/Assistant Manager de Récolte basé à Lochgilphead, Écosse. Ce poste implique la supervision des opérations de récolte et la gestion des relations avec des tiers. La formation complète est fournie, et des opportunités de progression sont disponibles dans une équipe professionnelle et dynamique. Un excellent package de salaire et de avantages est proposé, y compris une voiture de société et une pension généreuse.

Benefits

Véhicule de société

Pension généreuse

Assurance vie

Assurance santé privée

Opportunité de participation aux capitaux

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion de projet et santé & sécurité requise.
• Accès à un véhicule et permis de conduire indispensable.
• Adhésion ou progression vers l'adhésion à l'Institut des Charters Foresters privilégie.

Responsibilities

• Superviser les opérations de récolte de bois.
• Assurer la conformité aux normes industrielles et législation environnementale.
• Liaison avec les entrepreneurs et clients, suivis des figures de production.

Skills

Gestion de contrat

Santé et sécurité

Communication

Organisation

Education

Diplôme en foresterie ou qualification pertinente

Qualification en environnement, géographie ou autre domaine terrestre

Job description

Contracts Supervisor / Assistant Harvesting Manager

7 July 2025

Closing date 4th August 2025

Due to our increasing activities and expanding work programme across Scotland, Scottish Woodlands is seeking to engage with enthusiastic professionals with a passion for harvesting, who can offer a fresh and visionary way of thinking, for key and critical positions within the organisation.

We are currently looking to recruit a Harvesting Contracts Supervisor / Assistant Harvesting Manager in Argyll, based out of our Lochgilphead office. If you want to work somewhere where you will be surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Argyll in a bustling community then this role could be for you.

The Role...
will be varied focusing on supervising timber harvesting operations and providing support to the local harvesting managers. You will aid the team in managing sites to industry standards and within all health & safety, and environmental legislation. In this role you will liaise with contractors, third party landowners and clients, and monitor and record timber production figures. This role offers good opportunity for progression within the business for the right candidate.

A degree or other relevant qualification in Forestry is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Applicants will be selected on their experience and knowledge of the industry as well as relevant qualifications and certification. This position may also suit someone with an environmental, geography, agricultural, rural surveying or other land-based qualification or who has the relevant practical experience. You should have a professional acumen, be commercially aware and possess excellent communication and organisation skills. Experience of contract/project management and health & safety management are also required for the role. This role will involve many site visits which are not accessible by public transport and therefore it is essential that you hold a current full Drivers Licence. Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing towards attaining chartered status would be preferred.

Scottish Woodlands offer ...
An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, and the opportunity for equity participation.

The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.

More information and to apply for the roleclick here .

Closing Date:4th August 2025

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