Vacancies with Euroforest Ireland
Euroforest Ireland is the largest independent provider of timber harvesting and marketing solutions in Ireland.
Our managers have over 40 years of progressive development and more than 58 years of experience in maximising returns for our clients throughout Ireland.
Countrywide activities 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.
Licencing Forester (Nationwide)
We are looking for a committed worker with a keen interest in forestry.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* D delivering fit for purpose project outputs within set deadlines
Essential Requirements:
* 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.
* Strong technical knowledge of road engineering principles, including grading, drainage, and surfacing techniques.
* Familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices related to road construction in forested landscapes.
Desirable Qualifications:
* 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.
About Us:
If you are interested in a challenging career with development opportunities in an expanding industry, as part of an experienced team, please contact us.