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:
• Forest Manager (Northwest/North Midlands)
We are looking for a committed worker with a keen interest in forestry
Forest Manager Responsibilities will include:
• Professional forest management
• Servicing our existing client base
• Recruitment of new forest owners to the services we provide
• Supervision of harvesting and other forest operations
• Organising both harvesting and daily transport activity
• Felling Licence and forest road grant application review
• Advising owners on best forest practice and maximising financial returns, particularly in relation to harvesting and managing semi mature plantations
• Maintaining inventory and financial data on bespoke management systems
• Reporting on progress at weekly team meetings
• Marketing – servicing supply contracts to customers
• Costing & pricing of harvesting & management operations
• Maintaining industry standards on health and safety and environmental management
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
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.
