Foresters and Forestry Technicians Required SWS Forestry Limited is one of Irelands leading private forestry and land solutions companies.
We provide the full suite of forestry services across all counties and have established over 40,000 hectares of plantations for private, public and corporate landowners.
We employ a highly professional team of qualified foresters, forestry technicians, ecologists and finance/admin.
We manage c. 6,000ha of plantations and harvest 35,000 tons of timber p.a.
We are expanding and seeking to recruit foresters and those with forestry experience in all areas of the country with particular openings in the Midlands and South East regions.Activities are coordinated through a Head office in Clonakilty, Co Cork.
Job Specification: Structured and on the job, training will be a key facet of work at SWS Forestry and you will gain a broad variety of forestry experience in all disciplines.
Forester duties will include the following: Establishment (broadleaf, conifer, Agro and continuous cover forestry) Manage the existing estate Forest road building Harvesting, timber marketing and inventory management Reforestation 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 is desirable but not essential (level 7 or higher for Foresters) Good knowledge of the agricultural and forestry industries Strong communication skills An interest in carbon sequestration and, or biodiversity is desirable Administrative and project management skills are essential Good IT skills and experience in Microsoft Office Ability to plan, prioritise and carry out tasks in an orderly and well-structured way GIS experience an advantage but not essential 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 On-going CPD training provided and facilitated if required Application: If you are interested in joining SWS Forestry as we continue to grow, please click apply