Vacancies with Euroforest Ireland
Euroforest Ireland is the largest independent provider of timber harvesting and marketing solutions in Ireland. Our managers have in excess of 40 years of progressive development and historically more than 58 years’ experience in maximising returns for our clients throughout Ireland. Activities countrywide are supported by the head office in Arklow, Co. Wicklow and a network of regional offices. Our roots in forestry are the deepest roots in the country, and our aim is to offer the very best service to all forest owners
Due to Euroforest Ireland’s continued growth, we have a vacancy in the following role:
· Licencing Forester (Nationwide)
We are looking for a committed worker with a keen interest in forestry
Licencing Forester Responsibilities will include:
· Felling licence, forest road, woodland improvement, Ash RUS applications
· Site Inspection for mapping purposes
· Coordinating projects with our team of harvesting Foresters and liaising with external consultants such as Ecologists and Engineers.
· Undertaking background research, desk studies and ecological fieldwork and impact assessment reporting, to best-practice guidelines and methodologies.
· Advising owners on best forest practice and maximising financial returns, particularly in relation to harvesting and managing semi mature plantations.
· Delivering fit for purpose project outputs within set deadlines
Essential
· A strong appreciation of commercial forestry
· Motivated and highly organised, agile and adaptable to change
· An ability to work on own initiative
· Competence in GIS
· Excellent planning and project management abilities
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Full driving licence
· Excellent IT skills
· Ability to exercise good judgment with minimal supervision
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Proven experience in forest road planning, design, and construction, preferably in a forestry or natural resources management context. (Road Specialist)
· Strong technical knowledge of road engineering principles, including grading, drainage, and surfacing techniques. (Road Specialist)
· Familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices related to road construction in forested landscapes. (Road Specialist)
Desirable
· A recognised qualification in forestry at level 7/8 on the QQI Framework of qualifications or equivalent
· A knowledge of all Forest Service forestry schemes
· A knowledge of all paperwork associated with the Department for Landowners
· A knowledge or experience of harvesting and marketing of timber
Remuneration
Salary commensurate with experience, plus phone, laptop and transport.
Please note, this is a physically demanding role and a requirement to complete medical assessment may be required.
If you are interested in a challenging career with development opportunities in an expanding industry, as part of an experienced team, please email your C.V to Euroforest Ireland by email to info@euroforestireland.ie.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €28,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have good knowledge of the forestry industry ?

Work Location: In person