Harvesting Works Supervisor (Site Lead)

Forestry England; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking at Forestry England sites

STaRis discounts

Free entry to National Arboretums

Career development support

Job summary

Forestry England in Lyndhurst, South England Forest District, is seeking a fixed-term Harvesting Support role. Salary £31,159 per annum. 37 hours per week, 15-month contract ending February 2028, closing date 10 November 2026.

The role supports the Harvesting Forester and District Forester, coordinating standing sales, site supervision, contractor liaison, and safety standards across the South district. Based at Lyndhurst with potential alternative sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in forestry operations and sale preparation is desirable.
• Familiarity with health and safety in field operations.
• Good coordination and contractor supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standing sales parcels for national and local sales events.
• Support front line supervision and site management of tariffing operations by contractors.
• Liaise with Beat Foresters, Civil Engineering, Archaeology surveyors and others.
• Maintain standards in the harvesting process ahead of operations.
• Record site visits and keep documentation up to date.

Job description

Forestry England in Lyndhurst, South England Forest District, is seeking a fixed-term Harvesting Support role. Salary £31,159 per annum. 37 hours per week, 15-month contract ending February 2028, closing date 10 November 2026.

The role supports the Harvesting Forester and District Forester, coordinating standing sales, site supervision, contractor liaison, and safety standards across the South district. Based at Lyndhurst with potential alternative sites.