Forest Craftsperson - Cumberland
Forestry Commission
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 5th January 2025
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You will support the beat forester shaping the land we manage doing a range of operations and inspections in the forest, including helping with practical matters that may arise. Be a champion of our health & safety culture demonstrating our value of ‘look out and look after’ in our work.
Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.
Job description
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).
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.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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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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Working for the Civil Service
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 : Chris Slater
- Email : chris.slater@forestryengland.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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