Forest Craftsperson

**Salary**

£28,255 - £29,556 + 28.97% employer pension contributions

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Region**

National

**Job category/type**

FLS Land Management

**Date posted**

14/10/2024

**Job reference**

REQ0839

Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in helping look after something incredibly valuable to the people of Scotland and its visitors - Scotland’s national forests and land.

A Forest Craftsperson mainly works outdoors, helping with forest management tasks across various beats like cutting trees, putting up fences, and planting. A key part of the role is working with the Visitor Services team, maintaining walking paths, signs, and parking areas.

Forest Craftsperson’s also assist other teams when needed, helping with timber harvesting, wildlife management, and environmental work. This might include delivering materials, fixing fences, setting up equipment, and handling tasks like controlling weeds or maintaining ancient monuments.

To ensure success in this role we offer a comprehensive induction programme and new starts have the option to work with a Buddy for the first six months in post.

If you’re interested, please see the job description and Success Profile document attached for a full role overview.

**Please provide us with your preferred location - North/South/East/Central - when prompted or as part of your supporting statement.**

Forest Craftsperson’s are required to drive as part of their role, if you have not yet attained a full UK drivers license this must be attained within 3 months of commencing employment in this role.