Forest Craftsperson - Rothbury
Forestry Commission
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 5th January 2025
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Operational:
• restock and establishment work: hand planting, tree guard construction, repairing fences and controlling
vegetation.
• clearing and maintaining trees: high pruning, cutting back and felling.
• tree safety work: surveys, putting up safety signs and safety fencing.
• tree survey work related to managing potentially hazardous trees.
• estate maintenance work such as high pruning operations to maintain access and the management or
clearance of trees or other vegetation.
• make sure work programmes you are responsible for are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• surveying, including measuring/tariffing, tree safety, stocking density and a variety of recreation trails.
• when needed, gather operational data accurately and efficiently and maintain appropriate up to date
records to the standard required.
Team working and Health and Safety:
• operate and maintain tools and resources to required standards and make sure work on site meets our
health and safety standards.
• by effectively liaising with colleagues and stakeholders, plan, implement and deliver efficient work
programmes that help meet Forestry England’s aims and objectives.
• engage proactively and respond constructively to existing and prospective customers and present the
highest standards of professionalism when representing Forestry England in the marketplace.
• carrying out risk assessments working to high health and safety standards which are guided by FISA (Forest
Industry Safety Accord).
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.
Person specification
Essential professional and technical experience:
• practical experience in forestry or countryside / environmental management.
• general understanding of forestry, arboriculture, nature conservation, outdoor recreation and countryside related issues.
• competently use a range of hand tools.
• awareness of health and safety systems relevant to practical countryside work e.g. risk assessments, Forest
Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides and lone working systems.
• competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications.
• good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
Qualifications
Essential:
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award or equivalent in one or more practical forestry skills such as chainsaw
maintenance, cross cutting, and felling and processing trees up to 380mm or equivalent qualification.
• full UK driving license, however the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward
by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.
• NPTC (or equivalent) in safely applying pesticides using handheld applicators.
Desirable:
• forestry or land management qualification.
• further NPTC and Lantra qualifications in Forestry based skills.
• emergency first aid at work + forestry (F).
• a GCSE in Maths and English or functional skills equivalent
Benefits
Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
- 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays
- Star is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- A commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
How to apply…
You will be asked to upload your CV and a personal statement. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form.
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
Read more about our application process and working with us on the Forestry England website.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Nationality requirements…
Read more about nationality requirements for working in the Civil Service on GOV.UK
Working for the Civil Service…
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). This means candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria during the application process will be guaranteed an interview. We also offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the role. This role is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
Within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English.
Our recruitment process makes appointments based on fair and open competition and merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in in line with/according to these principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email: englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Richard Quell
- Email : richard.quell@forestryengland.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk
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