Forester -

Auxilia Group Recruitment; Cavan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Income protection

Company vehicle & fuel card

Flexible working

Time Off In Lieu

Laptop & mobile phone

CPD opportunities

Team events

Additional service holidays

Job summary

AuxiliaGroup Recruitment is hiring a Forester on behalf of a well-established client in forestry and land management. The role blends practical fieldwork with forest planning and environmental compliance across the West region.

You will work with the Regional Forester and team to support forest inventory, site visits, contractor interaction and health & safety on site. A full driving licence and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or related discipline (FETAC/QQI Level 6 or above).
• Experience in forestry, fieldwork or seasonal work is advantageous.
• Desirable knowledge in tree ID, forest management, inventory or planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Forester with forest management plan prep.
• Carry out site visits, forest inspections and inventories.
• Support planting, regeneration planning and species selection.
• Monitor forest health and environmental compliance.
• Report environmental concerns and support contractor management.
• Ensure health and safety policies on site.

Skills

Forestry fieldwork

Strong communication

GIS mapping

MS Office 365

Driving licence

Education

Forestry/Natural Resource Management qualification

Tools

CRM systems

GIS software

Job description

AuxiliaGroup Recruitment are hiring a Forester on behalf of our client, a well-established company within the forestry and land management sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with relevant forestry experience who is looking to develop their career within an established organisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Forester and wider team, supporting the management and sustainable development of forest sites across the West region. The position combines practical fieldwork with forest planning, inventory, environmental compliance and client/contractor interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Regional Forester with the preparation of forest management plans.
• Carry out site visits and forest inspections.
• Conduct forest inventories, including data collection, soil sampling and GIS mapping.
• Assist with reforestation and regeneration planning, including tree species selection and planting densities.
• Monitor forest health, including potential disease, pest and invasive species concerns.
• Support environmental and forestry compliance requirements.
• Identify and report environmental concerns relating to water quality, protected species, wetlands and other sensitive areas.
• Support the management of contractors working on forestry sites.
• Ensure Health & Safety policies and procedures are followed across site activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with existing clients and support the development of new forestry business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with Regional Foresters, Ecology, subcontractors and internal support teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline – FETAC/QQI Level 6 or above considered.
• Previous forestry, fieldwork or relevant seasonal experience would be an advantage.
• Training or knowledge in areas such as tree identification, forest management, forest inventory or planning is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of GIS or forestry mapping would be advantageous.
• Comfortable working outdoors throughout the year.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365; experience with CRM systems is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Full clean driving licence is essential.
• Company pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Income protection and death-in-service policy
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Flexible working and Time Off In Lieu
• Continuous Professional Development within forestry
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Additional service holidays
• Social and team-building events
• Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience

Location & Working Arrangements

This is a field-based position covering the West region. Working hours are 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times.

“On behalf of our Clients, we actively seek talent from diverse backgrounds whilst adhering to a fair and unbiased best recruitment selection process. Our recruitment practices are based on skills, qualifications and experience, providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We encourage individuals of different ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientation, religions, age groups, disabilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply with us”.