Forest Operations Lead

Forest Camping Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Civil Service Pension

Annual leave 25-30 days

Free parking

Free arboretum entries

Career development

Headspace wellbeing app

Discounts via STaRis

Job summary

Forestry England in Bristol is seeking a Works Supervisor to support the beat forester in all aspects of forest management, including restocking and timber harvesting. You will coordinate contractors to deliver work safely and to high quality standards within agreed timeframes.

Based at Leigh Woods office, you will join a team protecting 38,500 ha of woods across the West England District, with competitive civil service benefits and a 37-hour week. This fixed-term appointment runs to 2029-03-31.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating contractors and ensuring health and safety standards.
• Able to work with a team and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the beat forester in all aspects of forest management, including restocking and timber harvesting.
• Coordinate and manage contractors to deliver works to high health & safety and quality standards within agreed timeframes.
• Collaborate with team to address challenges and ensure targets are met.

Skills

Contractor management

Health & safety

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Forestry-related qualifications

Job description

Forestry England in Bristol is seeking a Works Supervisor to support the beat forester in all aspects of forest management, including restocking and timber harvesting. You will coordinate contractors to deliver work safely and to high quality standards within agreed timeframes.

Based at Leigh Woods office, you will join a team protecting 38,500 ha of woods across the West England District, with competitive civil service benefits and a 37-hour week. This fixed-term appointment runs to 2029-03-31.