Forester
Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Forestry - Ireland, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a dynamic forestry team in Ireland. The candidate will be part of the team ensuring the supply of timber to our Fermoy sawmill while responsible for the coordination of transport for timber in and out of the operation.
Key responsibilities include:
Forestry:
* Log Procurement – valuations of forest lots, purchases from Coillte, private growers and FSNI
* Forest Site Management of the above H&S etc.
* Management of TPMS (Forest service docket system)
* Management & setting up of forest lots on NAV (Forestry Purchasing System).
* Updating NAV with auction figures & purchases.
* Updating NAV & LT with haulage costs fuel surcharges etc.
* Sales of other forest products to third parties
* Planning of all log intake to Fermoy
Transport / Logistic
* Transport Management & planning of sawn timber / forestry haulage.
* Management of residue materials, using external hauliers and monthly report of same
* Log contractor recruitment & rate setting
* Determining rates with transport companies and understanding backloads.
* Management & monitoring of log stock, residues and saw dust.
* Scheduling of harvesting operations.
Industry:
* Coillte & FSNI quarterly reviews.
* Taking part in marketing events Teagasc Talking timber & Tullamore show.
* Attend Forest Industry transport (FITG) committee.
Candidate Profile
* Experience as a forester in log procurement.
* Experience in coordinating external haulier companies.
* Third level qualification in forestry is desirable.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Knowledge of current legal requirements and guidelines as they relate to haulage.
* Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Organisational skills.
* Communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Membership of the Society of Irish Foresters or eligibility for membership is essential.
* Clean driving licence and willingness to travel.
* IT skills.
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