Forester
- Posted 28 March 2025
- LocationCork
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Engineering, Manufacturing
- Reference11479
Job description
What you need to know
Our client based in Cork, is an iconic leader in the timber processing industry in Ireland and the UK with a strong growth story. They are a leader in the Green Tech Industry and the are now hiring a Forester to join their team.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic forestry team, ensuring the delivery of logs from the forest to our Irish mills. Reporting to the Head of Forestry in Ireland, the candidate will work as part of our team in Co. Cork.
This is a Full Time Permanent Position with a competitive salary package, fully expensed car and the successful candidate will be based out of Co. Cork but will be required to travel to Coillte lots and private forestry growers.
Your new job
Key duties and responsibilities:
What are we looking for?
Qualifications
Apply for this job now by emailing your WORD formatted CV to jonathan@matrixrecruitment.ie OR get in touch with Jonathan on 087 3912673.
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.
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Our client based in Cork, is an iconic leader in the timber processing industry in Ireland and the UK with a strong growth story. They are a leader in the Green Tech Industry and the are now hiring a Forester to join their team.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic forestry team, ensuring the delivery of logs from the forest to our Irish mills. Reporting to the Head of Forestry in Ireland, the candidate will work as part of our team in Co. Cork.
This is a Full Time Permanent Position with a competitive salary package, fully expensed car and the successful candidate will be based out of Co. Cork but will be required to travel to Coillte lots and private forestry growers.
Your new job
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Log valuation and procurement, standing, roadside and delivered material, from state and private suppliers.
- Manage harvesting and haulage operations to meet the mills requirements and meet Health and Safety standards.
- Picking up the role of Forest Works Manager, under the HSA and maintaining industry standards and codes of practice.
- Plan log intake to Co. Cork in co-ordination with mill staff.
- Deliver logs in a timely manner, while meeting the mills specification and quality standards.
- Operate the Forest Management Systems.
- Attend meetings with the state and private sectors and take part in marketing events and committees as required.
- Maintain a broad knowledge of forestry and keep abreast of current issues.
What are we looking for?
- Be able to assess standing and roadside timber, have experience in log procurement and the Forest Works Manager role.
- Be able to manage harvesting and haulage contractors to meet the mills needs and standards, as well as meeting industrial standards and codes of practice.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel.
- Excellent IT skills.
Qualifications
- Third level forestry qualification.
- Self-starter with ability to work as part of a team.
- Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Apply for this job now by emailing your WORD formatted CV to jonathan@matrixrecruitment.ie OR get in touch with Jonathan on 087 3912673.
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.
We Value Your Trust.
INDC
