Job Description
SWS Forestry Limited is one of Ireland's leading private forestry and land solutions companies. Our team provides a full suite of forestry services across all counties, having established over 40,000 hectares of plantations for private, public, and corporate landowners.
About Us
We employ a highly professional team of qualified foresters, forestry technicians, ecologists, and finance/admin staff. We manage approximately 6,000ha of plantations and harvest 35,000 tons of timber annually.
Our Vision
We are expanding our operations and seeking to recruit foresters and those with forestry experience in various regions throughout the country, particularly in the Midlands and South East.
Key Responsibilities
* Establishment: Broadleaf, conifer, Agro, and continuous cover forestry
* Forest road building
* Harvesting, timber marketing, and inventory management
* Rforestation and habitat restoration
* MAPPING FUNCTIONS
* Liaising with contractors/suppliers and coordinating Health & Safety documents
* Generating opportunities including planting, land sales, and other forestry-related activities
Requirements
* A forestry qualification (level 7 or higher) is desirable but not essential
* Good knowledge of the agricultural and forestry industries
* Strong communication skills
* An interest in carbon sequestration and biodiversity is desirable
* Administrative and project management skills are essential
* Good IT skills and experience in Microsoft Office
* The ability to plan, prioritise, and carry out tasks in an orderly and well-structured way
* GIS experience is an advantage but not essential
* A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work
Benefits
* SWS provides very competitive rates and the package will be dependent on experience
* Company vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and expenses
* Flexible working hours
* Ongoing CPD training provided and facilitated if required