Forestry Machine Operator — Harvester/Forwarder (Training)

Forestry and Land Scotland; Aberfoyle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government forestry agency in Scotland is seeking Forestry Machine Operators for full-time, permanent positions. Responsibilities include operating harvesters and forwarders, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety during timber extraction. Candidates should have experience in commercial forestry, a full UK driving licence, and ideally a Forestry Machine Operator qualification. The role requires working in varied locations, sometimes necessitating overnight stays. Training may be offered for suitable candidates without the qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a commercial forestry or agricultural environment.
• Full UK driving licence or suitable alternative.
• Comfortable working in remote forest locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate harvesters and forwarders.
• Fell and extract timber to roadside.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance.
• Identify and report faults.
• Ensure safe and efficient work delivery.

Skills

Operating harvesters

Operating forwarders

Chainsaw felling experience

Mechanical knowledge

Emergency first aid qualifications

Education

Forestry Machine Operator qualification

Job description

A government forestry agency in Scotland is seeking Forestry Machine Operators for full-time, permanent positions. Responsibilities include operating harvesters and forwarders, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety during timber extraction. Candidates should have experience in commercial forestry, a full UK driving licence, and ideally a Forestry Machine Operator qualification. The role requires working in varied locations, sometimes necessitating overnight stays. Training may be offered for suitable candidates without the qualification.