Forest Craftsperson - Ayrshire, United Kingdom - D&D GROUNDCARE AND FORESTRY LTD

D&D GROUNDCARE AND FORESTRY LTD

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Ayrshire, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Summary

D&D Groundcare and Forestry Ltd cover a wide geographical area across the central belt. This land management role is within our project delivery team which covers Ayrshire and surrounding areas.

Job description

Our forest craftsperson teams directly deliver, chainsaw works, tree planting, amenity grass cutting, conservation work, installation and maintenance of recreation infrastructure, chemical and hand weeding, waste management, fencing, motor-manual tree crop maintenance across Ayrshire and the central belt.

This is physically demanding role, often requiring working in remote areas and in all weather, The work is physically challenging, with lots of lifting, climbing and walking through densely wooded areas.

Potentially hazardous work, requiring the use of power tools and heavy machinery. Protective clothing, such as hard hats, goggles, boots and specialist clothing may need to be worn for certain tasks.

The position will require all tasks to be carried out through effective time management, flexibility, team working and with a readiness to accept responsibility when appropriate.

Due regard must always be paid to the care and maintenance of machinery and equipment, safeguarding of the environment and for the health and safety of oneself and others.

Responsibilities

Deliver D&D Groundcare and Forestry's work programme with a particular focus on quality of output;

Deliver practical tasks for all D&D Groundcare and Forestry Ltd's functions.
Carry out allocated contracts as prioritised by D&D Groundcare and Forestry Ltd.
Provide regular feedback to your Works Supervisor on progression with tasks and raise any issues at the earliest opportunity.

Work to sustain a healthy working environment that supports physical and mental health

Work to ensure safety of self, coworkers and public at all times.

Support other Teams/functions to deliver actions identified by D&D Groundcare and Forestry Ltd

Forest Management woodland creation delivery.
Environmental restoration work.
Community engagement.
Events and permissions.

Things you need to know

These are self employed positions, Work can be demanding and longer days may be necessary during peak times (typically early spring and autumn) to keep in line with site targets.

Minimum requirements to be considered
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1):

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Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (PA6):

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Level 2 award in safe use of brush-cutters and trimmers.

Job specific requirements (Desired, non essential)

Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work (in a forestry context 'known as +F')
Level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance
Level 2 award in crosscutting timber using a chainsaw
Level 2 award in felling and processing trees up to 380mm
Level 2 award in safe use of forestry clearing saw
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in All Terrain Vehicle Handling.
Category B driving license
Category E trailer license

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

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UK nationals:

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nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK:

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nationals of the Republic of Ireland:

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relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work:

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certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Hiring Process
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Successful applicants will receive an invitation to interview within 2-4 weeks of submission
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Those successful at the interview stage will be invited for a trial within 2 weeks.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

£19,226.00-£38,540.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement: