PE Global are delighted to be working with our client, Ireland's leading timber processing plant.
The company supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for construction, pallet wood, and fencing industries. They also manufacture timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector.
The company has operations in Fermoy, Longford, and Enniskillen in Ireland, and Troon, Invergordon, and Edinburgh in the UK.
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Forester for our sawmilling business in ROI.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will join a dynamic forestry team, ensuring the delivery of logs from the forest to our Irish mills.
Key Responsibilities
* Log valuation and procurement: standing, roadside, and delivered material from state and private suppliers.
* Manage harvesting and haulage operations to meet the mill's requirements and health and safety standards.
* Plan log intake to Fermoy in coordination with mill staff.
* Deliver logs in a timely manner while meeting the mill's specification and quality standards.
* Operate the Forest Management Systems.
* Attend meetings with state and private sectors and participate in marketing events and committees as required.
* Maintain a broad knowledge of forestry and stay up-to-date on current issues.
Candidate Profile
We seek a self-starter with ability to work as part of a team, possessing good analytical and problem-solving capabilities, excellent organisational skills, and good communication and interpersonal abilities.
* A third-level forestry qualification is required.
* Experience in log procurement and the Forest Works Manager role is essential.
* A full clean driving licence and willingness to travel are necessary.
* Excellent IT skills are also required.